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You are not bound to have to buy the first puppy you go to see. Visit breeders, see the premises that the puppy was bred in. See that they are clean, see the breeder's adult dogs.
When you are ready to purchase your puppy make sure you have a lot of time so you visit the breeders, have time to watch the puppies play, and above all, be 100% sure you are ready to make a commitment to this puppy.
Don't buy a shy puppy that doesn't play and stays by it's self, or stiffens when you pick it up.
The one for you is out going, tries to untie your shoe laces, hangs onto you trouser leg for a game of tug of war. Beagles are an exceptionally out going breed of dog. If the whole litter is stand offish, reserved or nervous, then this is not the litter to buy a puppy from. Remember, that you are picking a puppy to be you family companion for ten to fifteen years. So be very careful with you initial selection.
You should, when viewing a litter be able to meet and handle the dam, but the sire does not necessarily belongs to the breeder and therefore is
always available to see.
Boy (dog) or Girl (bitch)??
The next question is, what sex to buy. The advantages of a male is that he never comes into season, therefore does not have to kept out of the way of males for three weeks every six to eight months.
But both dogs and bitches of this breed can be a little dominant and headstrong, and therefore need a firmer hand in their upbringing.
Dogs or bitch they are loving and easy going, whichever you chose, you will receive a bundle of love and energy.
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Buying your Beagle Puppy
PUPPY ENQUIRIES PENNY (03) 5995 4304 - ALL pups for sale through the club are listed with Penny, ringing around other committee will only get you referred back to Penny. She also will sometimes have information on older beagles needing new loving homes.
 Always buy direct from a breeder, not from a Pet Shop. It is against the Dog Breeders Code of Ethics to sell puppies to Pet Shops, and secondly, even if you are sold a pedigree with the dog, how do you know that is the dog that belongs to the pedigree, and thirdly, pedigree dogs sold via a Pet shop may not be registered by the Kennel Control. Therefore the Puppy is not able to be shown or any progeny for the dog or bitch will not be registered as pedigree registered animals.
Not every puppy in the litter is a show dog. Very few entire litters are suitable for showing, but they are still good stock and well bred and correctly raised. Buying a puppy as a pet from such a litter and from such a breeder is a step in the right direction to having a Beagle of correct size, temperament and attributes to make him a lovable family companion.
Beagle Club puppy referral service: Phone Penny for a list of Beagle Club members who have puppies available for sale. We will not give out the names of breeders unless they have listed puppies for sale, this is to protect their privacy - Penny 5995 4304 (no calls after 8PM please)
Don't buy a puppy from a breeder who's kennels are dirty and who's dogs are in poor and unhealthy condition. Be wary of breeders who apply high pressure sales tactics, if you are, for any reason, unsure about buying a puppy from this breeder, "then don't"!. The club has a referral service for breeders, but this does not mean that they are all good quality breeders, please be aware when you go to see the puppies that they are clean, well fed, wormed, well raised that you can see the dam. The sire may not always be available but the breeder should be able to provide you information or a photo of the stud dog.
What should you get with your puppy - A registration certificate / 3 generation pedigree, produced by the Kennel Control computer. The breeder will fill out the details of the purchaser and sign it. You then send it to the Kennel Control for processing ownership into your name.
You should also receive an Inoculation card from the breeder, showing the inoculations and the date the puppy received them, and duly signed by the Veterinary that administered the inoculations, along with the dates that further inoculations are required.
A worming resume should also be given so you know when he has been wormed in the past and when he needs to be wormed in the future. This should list the names of the worming tablets and or mixtures and for what worms there are effective.
It is a good idea if possible, to ask your breeder for the diet sheet PRIOR to picking up your puppy, so you can shop before hand, for the same foods brands that your puppy is used to, therefore eliminating any possibility of upset stomachs, because of changed diets.
After sales service - Most breeders are like "mother hens" over the puppies and want to know the progress of the puppy and are only too happy to give advise on any problems that you may be having with your new acquisition.
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Pedigree Information
When buying a puppy from a reputable breeder, who is a member of the appropriate Kennel Control in their State or Territory, what should accompany the dog in the way of paperwork.
Every registered breed of dog has a "Standard" that describes in detail the true Breed Characteristics. In the Show ring, the Judge uses this Standard to asses the entrants. While not all pedigree dogs meet the Standard, a genuine pedigree guarantees that accurate records have been kept of the dog's parentage. The pedigree can be a guide to the dog's looks and character.
If you are buying a puppy for breeding in the future, or for the Show or Obedience Trial ring, the puppy must be registered with the Victorian Canine Association (hereafter called the VCA). Puppies born of a REGISTERED sire and dam are, in turn, REGISTERED by the breeder shortly after birth. When you purchase a puppy, the breeder arranges the registration to be transferred into your name.
Puppies whose sire and dam are not registered can not in turn be registered themselves. THESE PUPPIES CAN NEVER BE REGISTERED AND, CONSEQUENTLY, CAN NEVER BE SHOWN OR TRAILED, ALTHOUGH SUCH A PUPPY COULD BE USED FOR BREEDING, NO PUPPIES PRODUCED COULD EVER BE REGISTERED OR HAVE A PEDIGREE CERTIFICATE.
You should never purchase a puppy "without papers". All reputable breeders are almost certainly members of the Beagle Club of Victoria and the VCA. You should view your puppy's registration papers at the time of purchase. |
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 Don't let him jump from high places as he can damage his joints. He can go for short walks, but concentrated exercise should wait until he is over 12 months. Swimming is a good form of activity at any age as it works the muscles but does not stress the bones.
During teething, his ears may feel hot and twist back. Gentle massage may help the ear to retain its correct position. By the time he is six months old he should have a full set of adult teeth.
During all of its life, a dog should have hard things to chew on to help reduce tartar building up on his teeth. Rawhide bones, however, are not satisfactory as they are soft, large shin bones, obtainable from your butcher are ideal. Should tartar become a problem, your vet can remove it.
Illness - It is wise to purchase a good First Aid book and keep it handy. However, do not administer home remedies as they may do more harm than good. From our FAQ section:...
Can I leave my beagle alone all day while we are at work?
Beagles are PACK HOUNDS and need company, a beagle will be alright for a couple of hours while you go to work, but most beagles will not like being alone for hour and hours every day, they were bred to have company of their pack and thrive on this, so if you are looking at a beagle and work all day consider two! Yes I know, but two really are better than one in the case of beagles. A bored beagle will dig, climb, bark, destroy gardens, pull washing off the line (as will any bored dog) they HAVE to be part of a pack, they HAVE to have company – this maybe human or another dog. Beagles like to be inside and part of the household; they like to interact with their human pack. They are easily house trained and can be trained to have house manners very easily – use food!
If you do have only one beagle try using things like large meaty bones, but watch their weight beagles are prone to being FAT! Or the treat balls or toys that are around that dispense dry food when played with, and lots of toys, but the best answer is to get two beagles.
They do need company and I cannot stress this enough, we have to re-house so many beagles through the club rescue service because people are not made
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As the Beagle breed is extremely popular, it is important to sort the "wheat" from the "chaff" when it comes to breeders. When buying a Beagle puppy, or for that matter any pure bred, pedigreed puppy, beware of "puppy mills". 
