The American Beagler Forum

VIRGINIA, Right down around Richmond!

DDW, I used to raise dutch rabbits. It sounds to me like there was some kind of predator around after she gave birth. I don't know if they're outside or in a barn, but a rat, possum, coon or dog or cat will cause this. The doe will jump into the nest box and drum to scare off the predator and kill e...

Gentlemen, I may be way off here, but it seems like the shooting is coming from inside the camp. "Old Timer" went on to put down a Boldstroke dog and ended up naming two exceptional dogs that were Boldstrokes. He then went on to talk about the dues paid and the breeding ability of Gil. Then said you...

There is another area of disrespect in our breed, the trainers. I'd put the dog knowledge and effort of any man or woman who consistently turns out top beagles in the same category with any bird dog trainer. Knowing what experiences the young beagle needs and when isn't easily or quickly learned. Un...

Bluegrass, NYH just answered your question. In my opinion, the price difference between Beagles and Bird dogs is caused by the very guys he described as bird hunters. Yeah they've got the money to spend on dogs, club memberships, guns and fancy clothes and that drives the price up. That doesn't mean...

William, I bought a Chesapeake puppy with this type of hernia and this is what my Vet recommended to me. Gently push the bulge up into the dog's abdomen. You will need to do this four or five times per day. As the pup grows, the opening in the abdomen will get smaller and the bulge will stay up long...

I Gave Hi Pro a try this fall and my dogs couldn't keep weight on with it when the weather got cold. I chose it because the fat content is very low and my dogs were having loose stool, but even with Dog Bloom, I can't keep weight on the dogs, especially the bird dogs, but Beagles too. I fed it years...

BeagleBill, I think your idea wasn't wrong at all, it just would have been a longer process than you thought. Maybe a few generations down the road you would have gotten where you want to be. I go to several akc shows each year with Chessies and must admit that I have spent a few hours watching the ...

Just a note on that shot. I think you only have twenty four hours after the mating to get the shot. If you want to abort the pregnancy after that the only other option is surgery which would sterilize the female. This came from my Vet. Another note: chain link fence is a "penetrable" barrier. Anyone...

NC, I'm no expert, but I have noticed that size has a lot to do with handling heat. In my opinion more than color. I try to run smaller, slighter built females and older pups during the day and save the biguns for the evening/night. Haven't really noticed a difference based on color although it seem...

Guest, You want to see me call Nate? If you're talking dog running, no way. I hunt Pekinese dogs and the burrs are murder on their fur. I just try to read and learn.

Nate, My email address is MTHOMS@peoplepc.com. Haven't had much time to check mail, but will try harder. I tried the numbers I had for you and no dice. I'd like to talk to you. Thanks, MIKE

Acomeau, I hope if I come back to earth as a dog, I can have an owner who is kind enough to let me run loose when I get old and lay on the porch when I get tired. Don't feel like a heel, it wasn't your fault. Things are going to happen with dogs. Instead of feeling heelish, feel proud of yourself fo...

PWILL, Like I said already, if you truly believe what you've said (and I think you must), you've been lied to, flat out. I'm just telling you what I've seen with my own eyes. We can argue forever and you don't have to ever accept the facts. This is America where we allow people to burn flags, Denoun...

PWill, I REALLY wanted to let this go, but when untruths are being put out there and I know better, I have to say something. I guess that's a flaw in my upbringing. I will apologize in advance to Jim for stirring this crap up again, but I have to, sorry. I don't know where your information about Jim...