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Beagle Puppies - Breed a Field Champion Hunter

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Beagle Puppies - Breed a Field Champion HunterBy Maxwell Scholz

The beagle breed has never ceased to fascinate me. I have always been amazed that a hunting beagle could track a cottontail rabbit by it's scent.There is something special about following two or three field champion caliber beagle hounds as they track there quarry. These runs are marked by accuracy on the line, accuracy giving tongue, and cooperation at the checks and during the run. That is why we many times hear someone say after watching a good run that "You could have thrown a blanket over them."

There are several traits that make a field champion beagle. The traits that can be bred into field trial caliber beagle puppies are these:

#1 An excellent nose

#2 A quick claiming and accurate tongue

#3 An intense desire to track, pursue game, and run all the line

#4 Intelligence

#5 A level disposition

#6 Independence

#7 The right degree of competitiveness

How do we identify these traits?

Certainly a dog must possess enough nose to stick to the run. A hound with enough nose will be able to track game in a variety or diversity of conditions and terrains for long periods of time. Nothing was more frustrating to me then when I had a hound that possessed almost everything however the nose. I would sometimes watch her at a check for up to 30 minutes only to have her die because she could not smell game anymore.

A quick claiming tongue is an indication of nose. My better nosed dogs had one thing in common - when they smelled scent they did not waste time telling you. Although tongue can be modified somewhat by over training or laying a hound up for a while, an accurate tongue is mostly genetic.

One way to spot an intense desire to track is believe it or not what is called a "cold nose." If a hound can smell and track an old line, you know it has a good nose, and you also know it has that intense desire to track. These hounds will not disappoint you at a tough check.

One way to spot intelligence is direction. My smarter hounds seemed to know which direction to head when they had scent. I remember one hound that I had that would never give up. He had an excellent nose and mouth, however he lacked intelligence and fumbled constantly at a check and on the line.

A level disposition is a must.This trait separates the great ones from the run of the mill. When you see it you can not miss it. This hound will not rush to believe another hound giving tongue at a check until he knows that that hound is on game. these dogs will never fight for the lead however fall in behind and honor a hound that has picked a check. They do not dance around, however are flat footed and smooth on the line. Hounds like these are a pleasure to watch. Many years ago I watched Fd. Ch. Omena Black Friday put his nose into a fresh squat, tremble with excitement, and with all four feet planted make a 1/4 turn while giving tongue and ease straight away on the line in full control. Fortunately he was able to pass on his disposition and the other traits mentioned above to his offspring and become a great producer.

Independence is another great trait. An independent hound will actually "turn loose" and let go of a wilder hound that is hurrying and missing pieces of the line so that he can run all the line accurately. He can not be so independent that he does not pay attention to good running mates, however he should only listen and hark in to his running mate when they begin to make progress on game. He never fights for the lead.

A hound does have to be somewhat competitive. The right degree of competitiveness allows the hound to stay in a good run without hurrying. These hounds also will not fight for the lead or out run their noses.

If a breeder can identify these traits in his breeding stock, he will be on the right track to breeding a field champion beagle. Buy the greatest bred bitch you can afford with as many of these traits as possible, and breed to a proven producer with these same traits, and you will be on your way to a successful breeding program.

Max Scholz has had the pleasure of owning four A.K.C field champions having bred three of them. He also used his beagles to hunt cottontails and fox. If you want to save money on gas and make money to support your field trial or hunting hobby, visit Max's site Serious Income Online, visit Max's marketing website.

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History of Beagle Mixed Breeds

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History of Beagle Mixed BreedsBy Michelle Adams

The beagle dog breed dates back historically to 19th century England. The breed is thought to have descended from the "Harrier," a medium sized English hound used for hunting. Beagles were officially registered as a breed with the American Kennel Club in the 1880s. Though beagles derived from inter-breeding of the Harrier and other hunting dogs, they are viewed as a pure breed today. A beagle mix is also gaining popularity. Mixes may be the result of two purebred dogs of different breeds or may be "mutts" that result from the mating of a purebred and a dog of questionable ancestry.

A beagle mix may have gained popularity due to the desirability of many of the beagle's traits. Mixing breeds results in hybrids with characteristics of both breeds. Mixed breeds also may retain some of the beagle's positive qualities such as excellent sense of smell, sociable temperament, and characteristic physical traits such as sad brown eyes and tri-colored, short fur.

A mixed breed is actually a "mutt,' or what many would call "All American." A beagle mix that results from breeding a purebred beagle with a non-registered dog would be considered "All American" because, like many Americans, it has an uncertain ancestry. A crossbred beagle on the other hand can trace its ancestry since it is the result of mating two purebred dogs of differing breeds. Crossbreeds, or hybrids, can be registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club though they cannot compete in AKC competition. Some examples of recognized hybrid beagle mixes are: the "Poogle" (Beagle/Poodle), "Puggle" (Beagle/Pug), and "Beabull" (Beagle/Bull dog).

A beagle mix will have characteristics of both its parents. Even in crossbreeding, the resulting puppies, for example, "Poogles" will have a mixture of the traits of both beagle and poodle. Purebreds are so fashionable (and expensive) because there is consistency in temperament, body dimensions, and knowncharacteristics of their specific breed. Purebred beagles are also eligible for AKC (American Kennel Club) registry and competition.

There are fans of the purebred beagle as well as the beagle mix, whether crossbreed or mutt. The most fashionable dogs to crossbreed with beagles are pugs and poodles. "Poogles" and "Puggles" are favorites among many dog lovers, in part, due to their cute-sounding names. These "designer dogs," are bred to have traits of two pure breeds. Many believe crossbreeds have overall better traits such as temperament and health due to being out-bred. They are the result of parents with two separate types of genetics and which gives them a wider variety or diversity of traits to choose from and may make them genetically superior to purebred dogs.

Purebred dog fans disagree. They maintain that a "Puggle" cannot compete (literally and figuratively) with a purebred, documented beagle. Though purebreds are the result of in breeding and may have genetic defects due to this, they also have a known ancestry. They are able to compete against other pure breeds. Purebreds also have the advantage of being predictable in body structure, overall temperament, and health. A buyer or breeder knows what they are getting with a pure breed. There is no predictability of the traits a crossbreed or mixed breed will have.

The owner of two cats, the Michelle Adams loves both- regardless of lineage. Beagle mixed breeds are becoming more and more popular. The mixed breed dog is becoming fashionable and this article is specific to Beagle information

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The Story of Indian Hound

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The Story of Indian HoundBy Nick Kater

The Indian hound has been electively bred by Indians for 1000s of years. This single animal lived longer in comparison to other family pets, delighting a dependent family relationship between human being and animal that's uncommon in the chronological record of the human beings.

A biological hunting down companion, the Indian hound was also practiced for herding and defending the camping area of the early nomads. When trots were not free, this versatile Canidae can pull out the sledge like travois. It's pelt also used in weaving and, in times of shortage these hounds were sacrificed for nutrient.

When the attack of European civilizations destroyed mayhem on the Amerindian, these hounds shared the good fortune of their controls and were almost eliminated.

Nowadays they have re-create the Indian hounds who appears like the older Indian hounds with mixed engenders.

While very careful with unknowns, the Indian hound develops beautifully in just about any direction needed.

The coyote-like show of the Indian hound represents no happenstance. The Native Americans thought the coyote, which they called God's hound, were the first organisms on landand would be the last. A lot of tribes proceeded to engender their hounds began to their coyote cousins to conserve survival instincts, carry dedication and rich intelligence activity qualities.

We think the Indian hound was the most levelheaded, instinctive, intelligent house servant animal in the world.

Because of the unique qualities of the Indian hound today these hounds are not for just anybody. They're very special, attach very powerfully and want a room for physical exercise. We are highly choosy in localizing these hounds. It is advisable that you should like to share a lot of your time with the hound and dedicate the hound all the love and care he needs. Look up to him about his natural calibers just like the native people had done many years ago with their hounds.

The writer writes articles for www.indianpetdogs.com, a trade website for dogs in India.