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Beagles
as Pets
A GUIDE FOR BEAGLE OWNERS
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Spring 2015
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Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Beagles as Pets was originally compiled in
1991 by Sally Kimber with contributions
from Penny Carmichael, Ailish D’Arcy and
many others for Beagle Welfare and for the
Beagle Association. The contents of this
booklet have been adapted from a
contribution from Helen Rogers, a long
time area officer who, over the years, has
kennelled many ‘difficult’ hounds for
Beagle Welfare. It was updated in 2004 by
Sue Fielding, with additional contributions
from Helen Rogers and Sam Goldberg, and
again in 2015 with additional contributions
from Clare Clark and Karen Adams. It is for
the use of all breed clubs and for the
benefit and education of existing and
future beagle owners. No part of this
publication may be produced in any form
or by any means without the prior, written
permission of Beagle Welfare. In the first
instance, contact the national secretary –
details on the website.
Edited by Jackie Williamson
Photographs by Elaine Lord, Julian Zambra
and Jackie Williamson
Original cartoons by Helen Pateman for
Beagle Welfare
Text copyright Beagle Welfare
The Beagle Welfare Scheme is Registered
Charity No 328633
Website www.beaglewelfare.org.uk
Design and typesetting by Elaine Sharples
www.typesetter.org.uk
Printing by Cavalier Mailing
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What Is A Beagle?
Buying A Beagle Puppy
The Early Weeks
Registration
Before You Take Your Beagle Home
Taking Your Beagle Home
A Healthy And Happy Beagle
Health And Veterinary Care
Your Responsibilities
A Rescued Beagle
Welfare Beagles
Let’s Be Positive
Friends Of Beagle Welfare
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What Is A Beagle?
BEAGLES ARE MEDIUM sized hounds, standing between 13 and 16 inches high
at the shoulder. They were originally bred for hunting hares in packs and today
beagles are normally sociable, mischievous, healthy and delightful members of
an active family.
Beagles enjoy company whether it is human, canine or feline and dislike
being left on their own. A household where the whole family is out from
morning to evening is quite unsuitable for a beagle. He may be on the small
side but a bored beagle can do a prodigious amount of damage in a short space
of time to furniture, floors, curtains and personal possessions.
He needs a home with a garden, which needs to be fenced with Colditz in
mind! Beagles can dig as well as jump, so five to six foot high fencing is
recommended. He can squeeze through small spaces such as trellis work or
wrought iron gates, so you’ll need to make sure you have the right sort of
fencing as well as making sure it is high and deep enough.
Remember that your hound will need to be exercised for at least an hour
each day and part of that time should, if possible, be free running in a safe area
away from traffic or livestock. Never forget that the beagle was bred to hunt: it
is instinctive and will show up in his behaviour on walks. The Kennel Club says,
‘the man with the lead in his hand and no dog in sight owns a beagle’, so be
warned. Beagles are tough and love being with a family, but children must be
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taught to respect all dogs and not treat them like toys. Your hound should be
provided with a special place of its own such as the folding metal crates
described on page 8, where children are not allowed to go or disturb the dog.
The beagle is full of fun, enthusiastic and always ready for any sort of
activity. He is easy to feed – too easy sometimes, as he will soon put on weight
if allowed. He has an appetite for all sorts of disgusting things and will welcome
the opportunity to raid next door’s bins! He is simple to keep clean which is just
as well, given his delight in rolling in bad smells. Health surveys have shown the
beagle to be a very healthy breed but there are some hereditary conditions that
reputable breeders now test for, such as MLS, NCCD and FV11. Please visit
www.beaglehealth.info for more information.
Bringing a beagle into your home is a great commitment in time and
patience and some people have found that they are unable to cope with a very
young family at the same time. So if you are sure that a beagle will suit your life
style and you have the right environment to ensure a happy and contented life
for a hound, then you have a choice of:
a) Buying a puppy from a breeder
b) Giving a home to an older hound through Beagle Welfare
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Buying A Beagle Puppy
ALWAYS buy a puppy from a reputable breeder
where you will see the puppies with their mother
and sometimes even the father.
NEVER obtain a puppy from a pet shop, puppy
dealer, a puppy superstore or from the internet
without viewing the puppy first.
The secretaries of beagle breed clubs are
probably the best place to start and many have
codes of conduct that cover the responsible way
to breed and sell puppies. Contact details are
available from us, so please ask. The Kennel Club
or your local veterinary surgeon may also be able to give you the names and
addresses of reputable breeders in your area.
You should be able to see a litter of puppies by appointment, but please
don’t turn up with the whole family on the first visit. Many prospective
purchasers visit the litter several times before they take their puppy home but
you will need to check this out with the breeder first.
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Talking to a breeder and with other owners will give you additional
information about the needs of the beagle. A responsible breeder will take the
time to talk to you about the breed. This is both for your benefit and the good
of the puppy. Beware of the breeder who does not ask you questions or is not
prepared to answer your questions, and who wants you to hand over the
money and leave in as short a time as possible.
Never buy a puppy without a copy of the pedigree or a registration certificate.
It may be cheaper than those bred by a responsible breeder, but may not have
been well reared. Time and time again, consumer watchdog programmes have
revealed the appalling conditions of puppy farms where these low-priced puppies
are bred. Buying from such an establishment will help perpetuate the problem,
so try not to fall in the trap of feeling sorry for the puppies. Someone will – but try
to harden your heart and report your concerns to the local authority.
Beagle puppies are generally healthy and a beagle puppy is ready to go to a
new home when it is no less than eight weeks old. A responsible breeder will
have begun the process of socialising the puppy with strange people and noises
before it goes to its new home.
The Early Weeks
The early weeks
of a puppy’s life
are vital in its
development,
both physical
and emotional.
It’s a good idea
to read up about
a dog’s
development
before you take
your puppy
home, so that
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the whole family can be consistent in its approach to training. This is vital for a
beagle who, if given conflicting rules, may become reluctant to obey the ones
that he does not like!
So if you don’t want your beagle on the furniture, make sure that everyone in
the house sticks to the rules or you could find yourself in confrontation with
your pet and in a few cases this could lead to difficult, obsessive and territorial
behaviour.
Your local vet will often organise a ‘puppy party’ which is an excellent
opportunity for you to ask your vet questions about the veterinary care of your
beagle as he grows up. It is also a great way for your puppy to socialise with
puppies of a similar age.
In most areas there are puppy classes available for puppies that have
completed their vaccination programme. Puppy classes run by a member of
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers are a perfect way to begin training with
your puppy, using only kind, fair, effective and reward based training. Time
spent with your puppy during these first few weeks will pay off handsomely as
your hound grows into a well-balanced and well behaved companion.
Registration
The progeny of a bitch who is more than eight years old or one who has already
reared four litters of puppies cannot be registered at the Kennel Club. The
breeder should hand over a signed pedigree, the Kennel Club registration
certificate and a diet sheet.
Many will supply you with some of the food that your puppy has been used to. A
responsible and caring breeder will be willing to answer any questions or concerns
you may have in the early days and months after you have taken your puppy home.
Many will want to know if, for any reason, you feel you can no longer keep
the hound you bought from them.
To transfer the puppy to your ownership at the Kennel Club, you will need to
fill in the reverse side of the registration certificate and return it with the
appropriate fee to the Kennel Club or this can be filled out online at
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/registration/changing-ownership-of-your-dog
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Many breeders insure their puppies for veterinary costs, loss and so on for
the first few weeks with their new owners and you are advised to consider
extending this cover with a special policy.
Before You Take Your Beagle Home
ENSURE THAT YOUR garden is completely escape proof and be aware that a
beagle can get caught in wrought iron gates and some types of paling fence. Take
extra care if you have a puppy and a garden pond. Make sure that there are no
electric cables or trailing leads in the area in which your beagle will sometimes be
left unattended, because they may be chewed – with fatal results.
Discuss with the family the rules and boundaries you will set for your beagle.
Consistent rules are key to making a healthy relationship with your beagle.
Discuss things such as – will he be allowed on the sofa? What will you do when
he jumps up at visitors? Is he allowed in all rooms? Will he sleep on the bed?
What will you do if he steals something? Setting rules will stop arguments in
the future and will prevent your beagle from challenging members of the
family and becoming confused.
Make sure you have a strong collar and lead. By law your beagle must have
an identification disk on its collar stating your surname, address and telephone
number. A small soft collar (as worn by cats) and a lightweight nylon lead are
suitable for a puppy.
Taking Your Beagle Home
Your beagle will need its own water and feeding bowls – metal ones are safest
for a puppy as they enjoy chewing the plastic variety! Hopefully the breeder will
supply you with enough of the food your puppy is used to eating to last a few
days but if not, make sure you have a supply of food for him. A sudden change
in diet for a young puppy will probably lead to a very upset stomach and your
puppy will have enough to cope with already.
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Allocate an area and bed that are the beagle’s own and are in a quieter
location of the house. Most owners find an area in the kitchen or utility room
that can be adapted.
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As far as the bed itself is concerned, the hard moulded plastic variety is easy
to keep clean and is more resistant to chewing than the wicker type. For very
small puppies, it’s best to start off with a cardboard box with one side cut out as
an entrance. This can be replaced frequently as the puppy grows and chews,
but please avoid boxes with metal staples, which can be dangerous. You can
buy a special type of warm, non-allergenic bedding called Vetbed. It’s available
from good pet stores and many breeders use it when rearing puppies. It’s really
tough and hard-wearing and can be put in the washing machine.
You might also consider buying a collapsible metal crate as the beagle’s own
‘house’. Beagles love these crates and they have a wide variety of uses. They
make ideal dog beds at home and on holiday and also provide a place to go
that’s away from visitors and their children – especially if they dislike dogs.
They provide a secure place to keep a beagle if doors are left open, as well as a
safe haven when potentially dangerous activities are going on in the home.
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They can also be an aid to house training, but the hound should never be
locked in one for too long without an opportunity to relieve itself. The crates
are also ideal for using in the car, with no fear of your beagle ever jumping out
as soon as the car door is opened. They can also protect the interior from costly
damage. A beagle will need one that measures at least 61 x 46 x 53 centimetres
or 24 x 18 x 21 inches so the hound can sit, stand and stretch in comfort.
One other piece of equipment that many beagle owners find useful is a baby
gate. It can be used to bar hounds from a specific room or prevent them from
going upstairs. However, your hound will still be able to see you and will
therefore not feel left out of the family’s activities.
Toilet your beagle first thing in the morning, last thing at night and every few
hours during the day. If your beagle has an accident calmly call him into
another room or outside, and clean up the mess with biological washing
powder. Praise him for toileting outside. Try scattering a few treats in your
garden: encouraging him to sniff the ground will also encourage him to toilet.
Be prepared for your beagle to be unsettled during its first few weeks with
you. Warn your neighbours your new beagle may bark or howl when you
initially leave him alone. This is only to be expected as he is somewhere new.
Also keep an eye on your beagle when he is outside in the garden – even
though you may think your garden is completely secure your beagle may still
find a way out !
A Healthy And Happy Beagle
AS SOON AS YOU obtain your beagle puppy, contact your local veterinary
surgeon to find out about the vaccination programme. This does vary with the
type of vaccines used, but until your puppy has received its first full course it
must not be taken out where other dogs may have been. You can still take your
puppy out to get used to new noises and sights. Wrap him or her in a blanket or
towel (in case of leaks!) and carry your precious bundle safely in your arms, or
go for a short journey in the car. Most vaccines need a yearly booster and
licensed boarding kennels will need proof that this has been kept up-to-date. If
you take a rescued beagle, vaccination details will be passed on where
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available, but if there is any doubt about the vaccinations being up-to-date
then you should seek veterinary advice. Remember also that puppies and adult
hounds must be regularly wormed.
Beagles’ coats are easily kept clean with a quick brush through every day and
a fine comb will help get rid of any unwanted hair during moulting. Feel free to
bath your beagle whenever needed, but don’t let your hound get cold when
drying and remember that clean bedding helps keep your hound healthy.
Watch out for fleas, especially in hot weather or if there are hedgehogs about,
and treat if necessary with a flea treatment obtained from your vet. Never treat
a young puppy for fleas without first obtaining veterinary advice. Check your
beagle’s ears weekly. They should be clean and there are many products you
can buy that will help. A hound’s lovely long ears can get damaged easily by
running through brambles or scrambling through barbed wire, so check
regularly that they are not injured.
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Some hounds, especially those who don’t get much exercise on hard
surfaces, grow rather long toe nails. Pay attention by clipping the tip off or by
filing; you may prefer to ask your vet to do this. Check your beagle’s teeth
regularly. If you start soon enough, most hounds will tolerate having their teeth
brushed or cleaned using one of the several products now easily obtainable
from pet suppliers. Take care with chews designed to clean teeth as they are
high in calories and too many will soon make your dog overweight.
Beagles are not normally difficult dogs to feed, as they will eat just about
anything. However, do keep to the breeder’s recommended diet because any
sudden changes may well upset a puppy’s digestive system. A full-grown
beagle at approximately one year will need two meals a day. Please follow the
recommended feeding guidelines on your chosen brand of dog food for the
weight your dog should be.
Leftover vegetables or raw carrot may be given with the meal but never feed
titbits or scraps from the table as beagles very soon become overweight. There
are also many good quality complete diets, which come in a dry pellet form,
and these are both economical and convenient to use. As your hound gets older
and less active, you may need to adjust the diet and feed less protein.
Remember that clean water must always be available, especially for a puppy.
Health And Veterinary Care
The beagle is a medium sized breed that is generally healthy. They are not
exaggerated in their build, coat or features and as long as they are kept to the
right weight and given a reasonable amount of exercise, they will stay fit.
Beagles are descended from hardy working stock and today are still mainly free
from most specific diseases. Many beagles will only visit their vet for their
annual check and vaccinations and only occasionally need other medical
attention.
There are a few genetic problems in the breed which breeders are working
on to eliminate and anyone buying a puppy should enquire what health testing
has been carried out on the parents. This discussion should be hand-in-hand
with a discussion about the temperament of the parents and how the puppies
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are reared. For rescue dogs, obviously, this may not be relevant but any beagles
that come through the Beagle Welfare Scheme will have been assessed for
temperament and health before being available for adoption.
The website www.beaglehealth.info will explain about some of the health
problems, such as steroid responsive meningitis, that can occur both
specifically to beagles and more generally. Like all dogs, beagles can suffer
such things as skin allergies and joint problems such as hip dysplasia, and
veterinary care is needed to make sure these types of conditions are controlled.
Two of the biggest problems with beagles are weight control and behaviour.
The weight control is an issue if the owner gives in to the greedy aspect of
beagles. The behavior can also be linked to this as beagles were bred originally
for hunting and to think for themselves whilst out. Not everyone appreciates
that to live amicably with a beagle needs an understanding of this as well as the
ability to out-think your beagle! Unfortunately beagles will often steal food and
also demand it. It is quite common for beagles to come in to rescue overweight,
as owners think they are hungry when they demand food – but they are just
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greedy! They learn that barking and being difficult leads to food rewards to
‘shut them up’ and thus their difficult behaviour is rewarded.
There is also a misconception that being heedless on walks (ie thinking when
out) and also demanding at home will be cured by neutering. Behaviour that is
hormone related such as male-to-male aggression will be improved but ‘being
a beagle’ will not change. Neutered dogs need a lower calorie intake than
entire ones and this must be taken into account if they have surgery. Neutering
is a good thing for lots of reasons but it should be carried out at a sensible age
and with an understanding about the weight control afterwards.
Most beagles will live to at least 10 years old but many can live longer if they
are kept to the right weight.
Samantha Goldberg BVSc, MRCVS, KC Health Coordinator for the UK Beagle Club
Your Responsibilities
BY LAW YOUR BEAGLE must
wear a collar and identification
disk when in a public place. The
disk should bear your name,
address and telephone number.
Remember to check regularly
that the tag is still in place and
clearly readable. Change the
address if you are away on
holiday. New legislation in 2016
will mean that all dogs MUST be
micro-chipped.
Recent changes to the
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 state
that dogs must be kept under
proper control both in public
places and whilst on private
property. Your dog does not
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need to bite anyone for you to be prosecuted so always make sure you have
control of your dog and are responsible when visitors come to the house.
The Animals Act 1971 places responsibility for any accident or damage
caused by your hound firmly on you. Check your household insurance policy or
think about taking out a special dog insurance with one of the specialised
companies. There is a wide choice currently available.
It is also an offence to allow your dog to foul in public places and not pick up
after it.
Always carry a plastic bag or ‘poop-scoop’ to clean up any mistakes and
dispose of the waste responsibly – don’t just leave it lying on the verge!
Be a responsible beagle owner and never allow your hound to be noisy or
annoy others. Also, familiarise yourself with your local council by-laws
regarding dog ownership and make sure you do not break the law.
Please think carefully before you invite a beagle to join your household but
remember that in return for your time and care a beagle will reward you with
love and friendship for an average of 12 to 14 years.
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A Rescued Beagle
IF YOU’VE DECIDED that a beagle is the dog for you but for various reasons you
would prefer to have one that isn’t a puppy, you might like to consider giving a
home to a rescued hound. If this is the case Beagle Welfare, a charity set up in
1979 to give help and advice on beagles, may be able to assist you.
There are many reasons for beagles having to be rehomed. Sometimes the
hound has not been given the necessary love and care and has developed bad
habits through lack of attention and training. Often the owners’ situation
changes and the beagle will find, through no fault of its own, that it can no
longer live with them. Divorce, illness and bereavement are among the other
reasons for a beagle needing a new home.
Beagle Welfare has also helped find special homes for hounds which have
been institutionalised for several years and used as breeding stock for beagles
sent to laboratories, or in ‘puppy farms’ supplying pet shops and dealers.
An older person who may not wish to take on a lively young hound can often
provide a wonderful home for one of Beagle Welfare’s Golden Oldies. These
beagles aged eight and older are less demanding than a youngster and can
offer much-needed companionship to an older owner. Beagles enjoy a long life
expectancy, the majority living for 12 to 14 years, so a middle-aged hound can
give many years of pleasure to a new owner.
A rescued beagle will have been uprooted from the home it has known or
may have spent a long period in kennels so it may take some length of time
before it feels that your home is also its home. During the settling-in period you
must be prepared for your beagle to howl or scratch doors, or even be
destructive when left alone. However, beagles usually adapt to new
circumstances quickly. You just have to have patience and understanding to
help it adjust to a new life. If you think you would like a rescued hound from
Beagle Welfare, the next step is to read the information about Welfare beagles
on the following pages.
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Welfare Beagles
SO YOU THINK IT would be nice to
give a home to an unwanted
beagle? You don’t want all the
mess, the noise, the training that
goes with a puppy? Read on, think
carefully and take your time before
deciding that this is what you really
want.
A lot of people need to rehome
their beagles because they had not
appreciated just how challenging
they can be. Although Beagle
Welfare actively encourages former
owners to tell us as much as
possible about the hound they are
handing over, not everyone is totally honest and it may take us a while to find
out about those bad habits that could make a hound more difficult to rehome.
Conversely, others arrive with an array of toys, food and detailed instructions!
Some hounds come to us as strays and we will need to keep these for a while
before we can judge the sort of home that will be best suited for them.
Fortunately we now have a fantastic rehoming centre with experienced staff,
as well as a small number of dedicated, experienced volunteers who have the
facilities and time to make a proper assessment before most of our hounds are
rehomed. Beagle Welfare prides itself on giving each hound as much time as
necessary before rehoming, having learned from experience that to rehome
too quickly will lead to failure and the hound having to come back to us for
another chance. That’s not good for the hound and it is distressing for the
owners, who feel they have failed.
Experience has shown us that it can take up to six months for the hound to
feel happy and secure in its new home. You might feel that you’re taking two
steps forward and one step back during this period but stick with it;
perseverance usually pays off!
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Do think about a collapsible crate. It will help him feel secure and can be his
own space when he needs to retreat from the family. It can be used in the car
and can be a real boon if a hound is destructive. Beagles are notoriously difficult
to train. Their concentration is easily distracted so other than basic commands
and food reward pledges, don’t have high hopes of your beagle becoming a
highly trained canine.
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Whilst being an ideal sized family pet, beagles are extremely agile. A hound
determined to escape will scale a five foot high fence or dig underneath. Are
you prepared to alter your fencing to prevent this? Beagles can jump on work
surfaces whilst searching for food. They can open cupboards and fridges and
get into waste bins. Are you prepared to purchase locks for your cupboards and
fridge? Can you tolerate leaving food unattended on a table and finding it gone
the moment your back is turned? Beagles have no conscience where food is
concerned. Will you be able to cope with food being taken from your child’s
hand? Beagles can be possessive about food and reluctant to give up their
stolen goodies. Their possessiveness can be extended to unlikely objects such
as a sock, a pair of pants or a child’s toy. Think carefully – are you prepared to
accept advice on how to deal with these possibilities?
Like any dog, beagles do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. If
left, they may howl or become destructive and a lot of serious damage can be
done to your home in an astonishingly short space of time. If you do go out to
work then it may be better to consider taking on two dogs, but don’t lose sight
of the fact that it could mean double trouble.
Beagles can take as much exercise as you are prepared to give them and it is
likely you will have had enough long before they do! Be prepared for some
pulling on the lead for although they are short they are extremely sturdy and
will need some training to get them to walk nicely on the lead. In common with
most hounds, noses come first and this is definitely the case when taking a
beagle for a walk. When off the lead they have a tendency to put their noses to
the ground and follow any scent. Rabbit, hare, fox and even deer – it really
doesn’t matter to the determined beagle.
Hearing becomes selective and he will certainly be deaf to your pleas to
come back. This can be a major problem when you are on a time limit and your
beagle is just a speck on the horizon. Would you be happy with a dog you have
to keep on a lead?
Some, if not most, beagles love to eat or roll in all manner of disgusting
organic matter. Are you ready for the bathing this could involve and can you
overcome your natural revulsion at such behaviour? Altogether, there’s a lot to
be thought about when considering taking on a beagle.
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Let’s Be Positive
BEAGLES USUALLY HAVE
a nice nature, their
temperament is good and
many enjoy the company
of children. They will
usually be quite happy to
curl up with you at the end
of the day. They have
short coats, which makes
grooming easy and any
shed hairs on the furniture
can be easily vacuumed
up. They are very unfussy eaters and will do well on most dog foods. They are
fun and their sense of mischief is either endearing or frustrating! Beagles are
big dogs in a small dog package, so men aren’t embarrassed to take them out
for a walk!
Beagle Welfare’s intention is to match the right dog to the right home, to
inform you of all the known facts and to offer help if things start to go wrong.
Whenever possible we assess the hounds prior to rehoming them, so that we
have as much factual information as possible about them. This enables us to
place the dog in the right home.
Our rehoming manager and rehoming centre manager, along with our
team of area officers and home checkers will offer advice and suggest ways
to make the transition into becoming a beagle owner as smooth as possible.
Our team has years of experience and the success rate of getting it right first
time is high. We’re determined to give all hounds in our care a new home so,
if you’ve read this and have not been put off, have thought about it carefully
and would still like to offer one of our beagles a home, then fill in the home
finder questionnaire which can be found on our website
www.beaglewelfare.org.uk and return it to the rehoming manager at
[email protected] or to the address on the questionnaire.
We wish you well in your search for the right dog for you and your family.
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Friends Of Beagle Welfare
Come and join us
NOT EVERYONE CAN give time, expertise or kennel space to help a beagle in
need – however much they wish they could. Yet everyone can help Beagle
Welfare carry on this important work by making a regular donation through the
Friends of Beagle Welfare scheme (FOBW). For a minimum donation of just £10
a year, you can show how much you care about the less fortunate members of
this lovely breed.
In return for your donation you will receive a twice-yearly newsletter called
In Full Cry, which will keep you in touch with the work of Beagle Welfare. It
includes news of events for beagles and their owners and is packed with
information, members’ beagle stories, letters and photographs, plus items of
special interest to beagle owners.
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Autumn 2014
Issue No 53
Free to FOBW
Non FOBW £3.00
Spring 2014
Issue No 52
Free to FOBW
Non FOBW £3.00
IN FULL CRY IN FULL CRY
The magazine of the Beagle Welfare Scheme
Autumn 2012
Issue No 49
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Non FOBW £3.00
IN FULL CRY
INSIDE …
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35th anniversary fun day in pictures • the Scottish gethering • tour de
beagle • beagle of the month • beagle slimmer of the year competition •
35 anniversary fun day • welfare in Kent • teach your dog tricks •
• beagle tails • a very special beagle of the month •
… and much more
Christmas shopping • beagle tails • rehoming centre news
… and much more
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summer fun-draising • competitions • beagle tails
health matters • problem page … and much more
Autumn 2013
Issue No 51
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Summer 2013
Issue No 50
Free to FOBW
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IN FULL CRY IN FULL CRY
INSIDE …
rehoming centre special feature • fun day in pictures • beagle tails •
photo competition winners • Christmas goodies • beagle of the month
… and much more
INSIDE …
Spring 2012
Issue No 48
Free to FOBW
IN FULL CRY
fun day at Wincanton • your chance to win the GREEN feeding bowl •
beagle tails – when to take your dog to the vet • training – what’s in a
name? • behavioural advice – how to cope with adolescence in dogs • deflea or not de-flea – advice on dealing with parasitic pests! • your letters
• summer diary • fundraising news – wild camping, bike rides, marathon
running
… and much more
INSIDE …
News from the rehoming centre • Campaigning for beagles
Beagle tails • The list … and much more
20 Beagles as Pets
Non FOBW £1
Beagle Welfare depends on the support of caring beagle lovers and friends
for donations, fund raising and practical help. The Friends of Beagle Welfare
donation scheme provides a useful regular income to keep the scheme going.
Owners giving up a hound and new owners taking one home are also asked to
make a donation towards expenses.
If you could donate a little more than the £10 we’d be very grateful. Perhaps
you might also like to think about making your donation via the Gift Aid
Scheme, which will increase the value of your donation without costing you any
more. If you are interested or would like more information get in touch and
we’ll be happy to help.
If you would like to help us in other ways we can give you lots of help, ideas
and support on what you could do to help raise those all-important funds. As an
animal charity we receive no Government funding and rely solely on
supporters’ donations to help us feed and look after the beagles in our care.
Contact the fund-raising officer for more information – details on the website
at www.beaglewelfare.org.uk. Alternatively, you can make a donation to via
the Beagle Welfare Just Giving page.
Beagles as Pets 21
www.beaglewelfare.org.uk
The Beagle Welfare Scheme is a Registered Charity No. 328633

as Pets - Beagle Welfare

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