| OK, so you have decided you want a Beagle Puppy. | | | | actually recommend one in your area. |
| Now you have to decide where you are going to go | | | | Now you want to find out about the dogs themselves. |
| to get your new puppy. There are several places you | | | | If you are like me you can't wait to see the puppies. |
| can get your Beagle from. The first is a pet store. The | | | | This is a good time to ask about how the breeder |
| second is from a shelter or a Beagle rescue group. | | | | cares for the Beagles. Some good questions would |
| Finally, the third option, and the one we will focus on is | | | | involve what type of food they feed the dogs. It should |
| a Beagle kennel or a Beagle breeder. | | | | be a good quality food. Also, ask to see their living |
| Now that you have decided to get your Beagle from a | | | | conditions and their veterinarian and immunization |
| Beagle breeder how do you find one? You can ask | | | | records. Finally, find out what is the youngest age the |
| existing Beagle owners, if you know any. You can ask | | | | breeder allows the puppies to be released to a new |
| a trainer or a veterinarian. Or you can search the | | | | owner. Approximately eight weeks old is usually the |
| internet for one. A good place to look on the internet is | | | | minimum acceptable age. |
| on the American Kennel Club's website akc.org. | | | | Also, don't forget to ask to see the mother or father |
| No matter where you find your Breeder you need to | | | | or both parents of the puppies. You can get a good |
| make sure that they are reputable and knowledgeable. | | | | feel for what your dog will look like when you see the |
| One way to do this is to ask the right questions when | | | | parents. Also ask if there is any history of genetic |
| you meet the Breeder. First you should ask your | | | | problems on either the mother or father's side. This will |
| Breeder if he or she is a member of any breeder | | | | help you predict problems that the puppies may have |
| organizations. Follow up with any organization that they | | | | in the future. |
| claim to be a member of to make sure they don't | | | | Breeders are a great resource for finding a Beagle |
| have any complaints against them. You should also | | | | puppy. Just make sure you ask the right questions and |
| ask for references and follow up with the references. | | | | get references and you should greatly reduce your |
| As stated above the American Kennel Club's website | | | | risk of any problems that could arise. Enjoy your |
| is a good place to look for a breeder because they will | | | | Beagle puppy. |