Is That a Beagle In Your Pocket? Or Are You Just Happy To See
Me?
As technology gets smaller and smaller, we can get a pc into our
pockets now, as well as most other useful electronics, not to
mention most other things seem to be getting smaller and more
pocket friendly. There is definitely no shortage of shrinking
things in the 21st century. Miniature pets are no
exception. Pocket beagles are a great example of good things
coming in small packages. Pocket beagles are a small delightful
pleasant tail wagging miniature version of the beagle. Pocket
beagles are lively, curious, gentle, and as adorable as any
animal you have ever seen. They love to be curious and love
children. They love attention and love to be a part of a pack.
Just like their larger version of beagles they can be a little
bit stubborn in their training but this comes from their
heritage as a hound. They love to use their noses and they do
vocalize a hound like bay at a little higher pitch than their
larger counterparts.
History Of The Breed
The pocket beagle breed was known as many names through history, the
teacup beagle, the toy beagle, the miniature beagle and the Queen
Victoria beagle. These dogs originated in history around the 14th
century and were common in early Britain. Commonly hunters used
them to hunt rabbit and fox and they were small enough to take on
horseback and placed in a saddle bag or “pocket”. The breed was
used to flush hunted game out of hiding when bigger dogs chased them
into thickets and brush. With centuries passing the dog actually
had its time as a popular dog of royal court and then it seemed to
be replaced by other dogs of more exotic and “fashionable” needs.
The dog actually risked extinction in its place of origin in the
United Kingdom. In the United States, there were not many breeders
of the dog. Today the dog is making a healthy comeback. The
cautious thing to remember is, to make sure you research your
breeder and the dog’s lineage. Pocket beagles of real pedigree can
fetch a decent amount of money so many people have jumped into the
miniature dog breeding game but not all are true versions of this
fantastic dog. One does not want a bastardized version of an inbred
beagle line. Especially if paying $1600 for a puppy. A breeder
will be more than happy to display their parent dogs and other
pups. Make sure both parents are pocket beagles as well, and that
the breeder has some history.
Years Of Fun
Once you have located the appropriate pocket beagle breeder, and
have selected your new family member you are going to enter the
world of high energy miniature, pocket beagle fun. Despite their
small size, usually averaging around 9 to 11 inches high at the
shoulders, these dogs are packed with immense amounts of energy and
need to be able to burn that energy off on a daily basis. These are
not lazy pocket dogs. Running, fetching, wrestling, walking and
any activity involving his hunting frolicking nature is what the
pocket beagle breed needs. In regards to grooming this little
bundle of canine fun, a bath once maybe twice a month and a brushing
with a soft brush is good to keep their fur clean and shiny.
Regular checkups and keeping those floppy ears clean and under
regular observation is a good tip. Clip their nails relatively neat
and short. They run and play a lot and caution with their nail
length is good especially with carpeting. In the end, your little
friend may still be plagued by common beagle problems, which are
cherry eye and epilepsy. However it is a well known fact that these
dogs have almost no known genetic issues, so good breeding minimizes
many risks. The pocket beagle’s a great choice for any family and
for any one person looking for a new friend. They like to be with
their pack so if you are going to be alone a lot get another pocket
beagle for company. In the end your pocket beagle has a recorded
lifespan of between 12 and 15 years and with almost no known genetic
problems a breeder asking a well deserved rate of between $1600 and
$2100 for a truly well bred pedigree proven pocket beagle is not a
lot of money for over a decade of great companionship.
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