Monday, July 14, 2008

Beagle Puppies Live For Fun

When the topic of discussion turns to beagles, the names of some of the most famous beagles always come up. The best-known beagle puppy in the world is not even a real dog; it is Snoopy from the "Peanuts" cartoons. It is perhaps the popularity of this fun loving dog that has brought resurgence in the breed’s popularity, making it a sought-after pet for families, especially for those with children.

The beagle puppy has an even temper and docile nature making it an ideal companion for kids and its non-aggressive behavior can allow parents to feel more comfortable having it around youngsters. The early months are important in the development of its ability to quickly adapt to new families as learning to socialize with others can be done during its first months in the presence of other puppies. After proper social skills have been learned, a beagle can quickly meld into a family unit and become a true family member.
Some may describe the beagle as a bundle of energy looking for a place to release it all, but all they really need is a chance to run and jump a couple of times a day to be ready to take their place in the house. Very few owners of a beagle puppy will even consider allowing the dog to remain outdoors, and even fewer beagles would be willing to do so. Although originally bred centuries ago to be hunting dogs, due to their extraordinary sense of smell, the beagle is equally happy to search for things around the house.

They are easy to train except for one fault. They have a short attention span and can easily head off in another direction if a new scent happens to cross their path. While willing to work with their owners of new behaviors, their ingrained desire to hunt and track makes them easily distracted.
This ability to track scents has made them valuable employees of several government agencies, as well as with avid hunters. A beagle puppy can be trained to help search for contraband in some very tight spaces where larger dogs have no hope of being able to fit. Airports often use the beagle for baggage inspection, as their small size does not intimidate children and most adults. Their use is property searches continues to grow with every successful mission.

Many times imports are quarantined when they enter the company until they can be inspected for suspect goods. Agricultural products may have an item in them that cannot be allowed in and trained beagles are often used to help find such products hidden inside a shipment of otherwise acceptable goods. The beagles is also known for its tenacity in tracking down a scent, usually refusing to give up until its source has been isolated or the scent has been lost completely.

Beagles are known for their intelligence as well as needing a little nudge now and again to keep them on the right path. Most folks agree that there is something special about the temperament of beagle puppies and their ability to learn. Their desire to please their owners show in their willingness to learn new behaviors and then show them off. One of the toughest aspects of having a new animal is choosing what to call it. Since the breed is so loyal and full of spirit, it can be somewhat difficult to choose appropriate beagle puppy names to suit their individual identity.

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