A general forum for the discussion of hunting with beagles, guns, clothing and other equipment and just talking dawgs! (Tall tales on hunting allowed, but remember, first liar doesn't stand a chance)
rubline wrote:Yeah the Amish puppy mills in this state are licking their chops thinking about it. They were in the news around here this summer talking about the conditions they breed dogs under. Hopefully it doesn't happen.
Rubline,
I have a guy who hunts with me once and a while,He picked up a pup at some sort of flea market in shipsawana (don't think I spelled it right) Amish folks was who he got it from.dog is gun shy and stays by us rather than running with my hounds.Th guy said well he has papers I may breed him! I told him not a good idea!
Hey I think I did a great cross I hope they do go to hunter Branko-top out of Can bottom just some top notice dogs FC the most of them the male I bred to Branko/Patch the male mother was out of Can full Branko as well you know some of the big names I do breed about every two year keep a few & go from there
I never paid much attention to how many views the "for sale" part of this board gets, but after reading some about Uno winning, I checked Tuesday. The biggest number I remember was in the 300's. Now there is one that has over 1600 views. Thank goodness for the common sense you guys who breed regularly are displaying. Keep this thread going, and pay attention to the number of views to see if it gets insane. Keep communication lines open to bad prospects and things that sound fishy. Also, a has been mentioned already, watch for people driving by slowly. Always good on a sunny day to clean shotguns on the front porch, warms the metal up nice, and you can oil the barrels so they reflect the sunlight!!!!!
"My past is coming up into my future and messin' with my good life"--Jesco White, 1991
"I enjoyed myself from within myself on behalf of myself"--Jesco White, 1991
Yep...alot of people just get it in their mind to go out and buy something and never think it tru or have any sort of plans of what in the world to do with it when they get their hands on it...and good point DRamey its always nice to have a good oiled up shotgun sitting around the house---ive ALWAYS got a nice rifle oiled up to show off if someone asks to see it
Got a Valentines present at 12:30 am 5 brand new puppys BARBIE had her pups from Stone Cold the Sire I lost to to the yotes still making money for me was not part of the plan but it sure wont hurt. It wont bring Stone back either but it will help. Rosie's is due the 25 of Feb. the trouble i will have is which ones to sell. lol
rubline wrote:Yeah the Amish puppy mills in this state are licking their chops thinking about it. They were in the news around here this summer talking about the conditions they breed dogs under. Hopefully it doesn't happen.
Rubline,
I have a guy who hunts with me once and a while,He picked up a pup at some sort of flea market in shipsawana (don't think I spelled it right) Amish folks was who he got it from.dog is gun shy and stays by us rather than running with my hounds.Th guy said well he has papers I may breed him! I told him not a good idea!
Well this Amish puppy mill breeder in the news down here this past summer was supplying dogs to a well known pet store chain and the pups where having all kinds of medical problems. That's what you're going to get when they keeps breeding the sire to his offspring and brothers to sisters and so on. The mills don't care about the dogs. All they care about is mass production. I'm not saying this happened to your buddy but I too learned the hard way with a guy in this state. I got my first beagle from him in 91 and the dog was terrible. learned my lesson and went with a great bloodline on my second hound and he was awesome. The bad thing is, this same guy who I got my first dog from is still at it and he's always has a sign in his yard(BEAGLES FOR SALE).
I hope I'm wrong but like someone mentioned earlier, this has happened to many a good breeds.
DRamey wrote:....watch for people driving by slowly. Always good on a sunny day to clean shotguns on the front porch, warms the metal up nice, and you can oil the barrels so they reflect the sunlight!!!!!
Thanks for the tip!! I'll be hammer down in Elkhorn City, especially with my out of state tags and empty dog box in the back!!!!!
"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us." George Orwell
Such a deal I have for you!!! About 10 minutes down the road from me the Hunte Corporation has a mega puppy brokerage which buys then ships puppies to the pet stores across the land. The place is huge and features a nice showroom for pet care items as well as glass cage display cases of pups. They ship pups by the van and semi load. I dropped in this afternoon to check on beagle prices and found that they're asking a mere $799.00 each. Let me know if you want me to pick up a couple for you.
On the plus side, the little female on display was as beautiful as they come. The same applied to most of the other breeds they displayed. I saw one with a very noticeable underbite - and it wasn't a bully. I hung around for about 1/2 hour checking prices on custom dog boxes, meds etc. During that time several families with young children looked at the beagle but no takers. I had to get out..... I'm too soft hearted toward dogs to hang around looking at puppies locked in glass cases, trying to get out to play with the gawkers.
"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us." George Orwell
im from west virginia several years ago my wife was at this big mall in charleston wv they have a nice pet store in the mall so we went in just to look around im like you im very soft hearted when it comes to dogs of any kind well i got stuck with a min pin bout ashamed to tell what i paid for the min pin well it was 650 bucks carried it out in my jacket pocket a few weeks later i got a pedigree on the lil dog n its parents was from a place in Bolivar mo i took a chance n called info n asked for the kennel name n shure enuf they gave it to me n i called the kennel in mo. baught another min pin for my daughter n had it flown to charleston wv it cast me about 200 bucks cheaper than the one i baught here in wv inclkuding flight ticket n dog n everything these pet stores are the ones making a killing actually raping people n they stand in line to buy one jb
I have two young beagles that are hunting house dogs and I would not sell for nothing in this world, but if youre looking for a house dog only I wouldnt reccomend a beagle, due to the roaming part and thats all a natural instinct. I live in the country but know better to let both out at the same time, cause when the two are together you might see them 5 hours later, and thats maybe. But on the other side its nice to have the family pets put plenty of meat on the table and hours of the best times of your life.
I discourage people from buying beagles as pets. I have seen too many that did not work out as pets and missed getting a good start as a hunting beagle. Nothing worse than a dog no one wants!
Talldog, if you come around this way and don't stop in for a cup of coffee or a pork chop fired up out back or some running (if I have a few minutes) then there would be trouble. BIG difference in beaglers and snakes!!!!! I always welcome anyone who comes to the front door, especially with a good tale to tell and a few minutes to tell it! I may even send you on your way with a tale to pass on, ever hear about the time my brother shot empty at a rabbit and................Well, I'll save that one.
"My past is coming up into my future and messin' with my good life"--Jesco White, 1991
"I enjoyed myself from within myself on behalf of myself"--Jesco White, 1991
Unfortunately a lot of these beagle pups that will be bred & sold b/c of this will end up in pounds and animal shelters and be put down in 6 months when the owners find out they want to wander, hunt, and howl...
people are going to start breeding who knows what with who knows what and come up with beagle pups that are not going to help the hunter out. It might hurt the beagle hunting dog. Going to make a person research harder when buying a hunting beagle.
Yep,
Anytime a quick buck is involved, it hurts the breed as a whole.
Nothing will change on the breeding I am planning this spring.
I already have some pups spoken for, and I want to keep tabs on all the pups to evaluate the cross.
I wouldn't sell them to someone wanting them for a pet, because I want to see results of the "project".
The popularity will come and go, just like it has in the past due to movies and TV shows.
The beagle breed will never really notice a difference as a whole.
JUST AS JOHN SEES IT
