| Miniature beagles are very popular because they're | | | | idea at all, and here's why. |
| really nice dogs: affectionate, sociable, trainable, docile. | | | | 1. Because miniature beagles are so popular, many of |
| For those people who consider getting a beagle | | | | them get abandoned or rejected by former owners |
| puppy, it is important to decide which way to go: | | | | who no longer can afford or maintain a dog. These |
| adopting a rejected doggie or buying one from a | | | | dogs are used to living with people and need human |
| breeder. | | | | care, they cannot survive on their own. Mostly they |
| In 1950's, the miniature Beagle enjoyed being the | | | | come from clean environment. Beagles are |
| number one spot for most sought after dogs in the | | | | abandoned through no fault of their own. |
| US. The Beagle has a short, sleek, weather-proof | | | | 2. In rescues and pounds, beagles receive veterinary |
| coat which may be nearly any hound color and tones. | | | | care and proper nutrition, as well as necessary |
| Tricolor (white, black and brown) is common. | | | | exercises. Unlike puppy mills raised in overcrowded |
| Miniature beagles are sociable, independent and | | | | cages, rescues provide them with enough space to |
| cheerful. Their temperaments make them ideal pets | | | | play and sleep comfortably. |
| for children and adults. Dogs are very active and | | | | 3. A breeder can charge you over $500 for a puppy, |
| seem always ready to go for a walk. Walking beagles | | | | while miniature beagles for adoption are available |
| are absolutely awesome — they always sniff | | | | significantly cheaper or at no cost at all. |
| out something and usually run with the head down to | | | | 4. Buying a puppy you may be unintentionally |
| the ground, chasing some trail only they can smell. | | | | supporting dishonest breeders. Not always is it |
| Pocket beagles (another common name for this | | | | possible to track the origin of the dog, and you may |
| breed) get along well with other pets and even cats, | | | | be buying a pup coming from a puppy mill. Because |
| especially if taken into the house as a puppy. They're | | | | their owners make sales, they will not stop their cruel |
| trainable from the first months. | | | | business. By adopting a beagle you help to stop |
| There's always a choice for pet lovers whether to | | | | animal cruelty. Of course it's up to you whether to |
| prefer a miniature beagle for adoption, or buy one. A | | | | choose a miniature beagle for adoption. I just |
| common sense tells that buying a beagle puppy is a | | | | suggest that you consider such an option before |
| sure way to get a healthy dog with no inherited | | | | making the final decision. |
| genetic diseases. But adopting a beagle is not a bad | | | | |