View Full Version : Running Rabbits?
LeverActionJunkie
05-13-2006, 10:40 PM
Hey all, I was just wondering if anybody out the runs rabbits with beagles? I tried it with a friend in Colorado while working down there, WHAT A BLAST! Them pint sized hounds get all fired up and start baying like crazy. I was wondering if anbody knew of people raising beagles from hunting stock etc? thanks for any help.
Breigayt's Beagles up near Duncan breed some fine beagles. I've had experience with two of their dogs (one belonging to me, and another by a friend of mine), and both were born hunters. I've noticed that their beagles tend to be a longer legged dog (mine stands over 17" at the withers), but boy he was fast in his day. We ended up spoiling the sh*t out of our dog, and with his age (14) he's alot more reluctant to go crashing into the brush to root out the rabbits.
I don't believe they breed specifically for hunters, but that beagle nose is something else. I don't know if you can breed that characteristic out and still call it a beagle. And determined they are - stubborn is also another way to describe it. Not a great dog for off leash walks in the city. And as you probably know, they are roamers. I suppose with the right encouragement, any beagle will get onto rabbits.
You can check out their website: http://www.cow-net.com/breigayt/beagle.htm
I've seen a couple of American Rabbit Hunting websites out there. If you Google it, they will come.
We are considering buying a couple more in the near future, and if we go that route, we'll raise them as hunting beagles. When I spoke to Marlene a few weeks ago, she did have a couple of young pups ready for sale. They're also expecting another litter that will be ready by the end of August.
Good luck.
PS, I agree with you, the sound of beagles chasing a rabbit is exhilerating!
mtnmax
05-16-2006, 03:46 PM
I adopted a pure beagle from Nova Scotia. Bought her and shipped her for a total of $250. I also signed a contract saying she would not be used for hunting,,,but I don't believe anyone is going to fly out here to spy on me. I had her in the bush on Sunday and flushed out a rabbit. Funny as heck watching her with that scent trail. She is a great dog ,spoiled I mean.I can pass on the shelter name to anyone interested. Just pm me and I will give it to you.
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