Can anyone tell us why we should buy a purebred Beagle and not a mixed breed Pound Puppy?

I can't think of any good reasons to buy a Pure Breed Beagle apart from making a breeder richer,( if buying from a breeder. ) There are so very many dogs, living in Death Rows in Pounds across the world that I think if you really want a Beagle, you are bound to be able to find one if you search hard enough, in one of the Pounds/Rescued Dog Homes. That way, you can get the dog that has the looks and traits that you desire AND you can save a dog that had the misfortune to have ended up homeless.

Most Pure Breed dogs are so interbred that they can have a multitude of genetic health/physical problems. That is something else to take into consideration when selecting a dog. Mixed Breed dogs are generally hardier.

:)))) BELOW is from an Australian RSPCA website Advert... Bella is a 8 month old female Beagle. She appears extremely friendly, but she has had very little training so training classes would be very advantageous. She is a very excitable dog so she will need a very active home with someone around most of the time to give her lots of physical and mental stimulation.

ANOTHER POST for BEAGLES::: I was just over at echuca pound in vic, and there are 3, 16 week old female beagles in the pound, the breeder couldnt sell the females so surrendered them to the pound, if anyone could help them that would be great, they will probably be snapped up but just incase I thought id let people know. FROM a Brithish WEbsite:: Daisy makes herself at home! Daisy makes herself at home Daisy the Beagle came to us a few weeks ago and was duly advertised on a nation Beagle rescue website.

Very quickly Nik (please see his comments on our 'Guestbook') contacted us and, having passed the home-check came to collect her. Before their long journey back to Birmingham Nik and Daisy went for a walk where they met another Beagle and her owner. The lady informed Nik that Beagle's are very quick to make themselves at home and that he should expect Daisy to make her way to the sofa as soon as she had a chance.As you can see from the photo Daisy did just that!

Sorry, I got some great pics but I couln't load them as they didn't have a URL?

I'll be honest with you, I cannot. The only real reason to buy a Purebread Beagle is if you want a Beagle, not just a dog. If you're looking for a family dog, a mixed breed (depending the mix) is a mutually beneficial deal for both the dog and your family.

A pound is no place for a puppy to grow up. If, however, you have your heart set on owning a beagle, then that's probably all the reason you need!

The answer will depend a great deal on why you are purchasing a dog in the first place. If you are looking for a loyal companion that will welcome you home at the end of the day, then almost any pound puppy will do. Adopting from the pound is a far more cost effective way to bring home a new four legged friend than buying a purebred.

If your local shelter is not a "no-kill" shelter, you will be saving a dog's life. Even if you have a "no-kill" shelter, by adopting from them you lessen the burden on their resources. Who knows?

You may stop by the shelter and find a beagle (maybe purebred, maybe mixed) waiting to steal your heart. If you are thinking towards buying a purebred to start breeding and selling puppies, then that is a different matter. If you want a purebred just for the sake of "bragging rights", then it is doubtful that any amount of convincing will dissuade your choice.

Not all breeders know what they are doing, and so not all purebred beagles are created equal. Just like people, there are good-natured ones and nasty ones. Stubborn ones and playful ones.

If you are out to buy a purebred, then I would suggest contacting the American Kennel Club (akc.org/) to find a reputable breeder in your area.

The best reason to buy a purebred puppy is for a sense of assurance. Buying a purebred from a reputable AKC-registered breeder (I recommend asking for referrals for the breeder) is like buying an insurance policy with your puppy. While taking home a puppy from the pound is surely a noble thing to do because you're likely saving that puppy from an early death, you really don't know what you're getting.

The puppy may have diseases or genetic problems that you will have to deal with sooner or later, potentially causing both heartbreak and/or excessive vet bills. A purebred puppy from a reputable breeder is safer in the sense that you can get a pedigree from the breeder along with the health-related screenings that were performed on the parents. This means that you can be relatively sure that your puppy won't have eye or joint or breathing problems caused by genetic mutations if they don't exist in the pedigree.

Breeders also typically raise the puppies correctly making sure they get all necessary shots and vitamins to prevent diseases. While a purebred isn't a 100% safe bet, the puppy is more likely to live a long, healthy, problem-free life than a puppy from the pound. Either way, you should definitely get the puppy neutered or spade--there are too many puppies in the pound already.

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