Read About Beagle Breeders

Beagle Breeders are the breeders of the beagle dog/puppy. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Beagle Breeders - Breeder Facts

1. Professional Affiliations:

   The authenticated Beagle Breeder registers their dogs and litters with AKC. The breeder must be member of National Beagle Club Of America (NBC), the breed standard club affiliated with AKC. The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) member breeders comply by CKC standards.

2. Why Use a Breeder:

   To promote good breeding standards, the breeders register their stock with a kennel club and follow the club program.

3. How to Find:

   Referrals and classified for the AKC/CKC registered breeders can be found from both the AKC and CKC respectively, breed parent club (NBC), or the local club.

4. What to Expect:

   These breeders will ask you many things to ensure good care after the sale. The breeder must be well-informed about the latest breeding techniques, guidelines (genetical disease elimination), and breed standards and provide advice for breed care.

5. Breeder's Surroundings:

   The breeder must be located in clean surroundings with exercising space, and keep the dogs in a clean and warm place.

Beagle Breeders - Newborn Facts

1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

   No more than 2 puppies out of 3 seasons and a period of rest of 1 year between litters. The breeder must comply with the rule of 8 liters per 24 months.

2. Age To Be Sold:

   8-10 weeks.

3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

   Health certificates, clean coat, eyes clear of discharge, clean ear and nose, pink gums and clean teeth. Check for any symptoms of beagle dwarfism (chondrodysplasia); this is a skeletal disorder caused by recessive genes or pre-natal conditions.

4. Registry:

   The AKC registration application should be duly filed by the breeder. The breeder must transfer the CKC registration of the dog/puppy.

5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

   A beagle is a hound with a wear-and-tear look. Look for a height of 13-15", long and domed skull, brown or hazzle color hound-like eyes with a gentle expression, and a square medium length muzzle. Muscular and strong body with short back, straight forelegs, strong and muscular hip and thighs with close, sturdy feet. Tails are short with brush and curve set at a moderate height. They have a hound-color medium length hard coat.

6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

   $100 to $800.

7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

   The pedigree information of up to 5 generations must be available from the breeder. Check with the breeder to see if both the sire and dam are OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals); GDC (Institute for Genetic Disease Control in Animals); PennHIP (Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) or CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation)certified.

Beagle Breeders - Breeder Concerns

1. Breeder Reputation:

   The breeder must register the litter with AKC, must follow NBC guidelines for breeding, and produce the evidence of following and participating in the programs of these associations.

2. Pet Health:

   A reputable breeder must ensure the breeding of healthy litters that are physically sound and of good temperament. Beagles must not be overly shy or aggressive. The breed specialist breeders are dedicated to breeding the healthy stock with the aim of the elimination of any hereditary diseases and AKC disqualifications.

3. Assurances:

   The customers dealing with these breeders are assured of a healthy puppy with complete papers and a health guarantee.