A-Quality Beagles, Reg'd

When considering breeding beagles you should take into consideration that:

1. Unless you are NOT testing the parents for health problems, NOT providing proper care to the bitch &
her pups, & NOT spending the time to properly socialized the pups - you WILL NOT make any profit from
raising a litter. You will be lucky if you don't come out without a big loss, both financially & emotionally.

2. You should NEVER breed a litter just for your child(ren) to experience the miracle of birth! Instead obtain
a properly narrated video tape or DVD.

3. You may loose your bitch in the process of trying to have a litter out of her!

Unless you have obtained a Breeding quality bitch from a reputable breeder and she has proven herself in
the field, show ring, or other similar area - then don't breed her. Spay her and enjoy her companionship,
then if you decide you are prepared to raise a litter - obtain a Breeding quality bitch from a reputable
breeder.

10 Rules of Ethical Breeding

1. The only reason to be breeding purebred dogs is to preserve the best qualities of the breed. Breeding to supply
any market is not a justification.

2. You need to do all of your breeding with the best interests of the breed in mind. Never your pocket book.

3. For this you need to be a serious student of the breed and devote years of your life to it. No "in one day, out the
other".

4. As a beginner you need to engross yourself in the breed as much as possible and ideally find a suitable mentor.

5. In order to be a serious breeder, you must show/field trial and compete.

6. You need to keep track of all puppies you produce, whether pet, field or show, to know how your breeding
program is working.

7. All pet dogs need to go on a spay/neuter contract.

8. All show puppies need to go on a contract that will not allow breeding unless the dog lives up to the quality
intended and passes all health checks and certification necessary for that breed. If a prospective breeder does not
want to do this, then I am sorry but they will have to mess with someone else's dogs not mine!!

Co-ownerships allow you a certain amount of control in this regard because they require your signature in order
that puppies be registered. The latest news from the AKC is that there is a pending change to the rules that will not
allow registration unless all papers are properly signed. If you have a difference with your co-owner it will need to be
settled in court before the AKC will register litters or puppies. This is new and still pending, but a step in the right
direction.

9. Every breeder owes to the breed and to themselves to be involved with rescue.

10. Every breeder should be prepared to take any dog back for whatever reason. If they do not have the space,
then they need to be prepared to make other arrangements. But take back they must!

Recommended Links:

Breeding Better Working Beagles
Breeding For & Purchasing Better Dogs
Canine Pregnancy Calendar
Canine Reproduction With Dr. Robert Van Hutchison
Dog Breeding Articles
Litter Record Book For Breeders
Genetics For Breeders
Maximizing Conception Rates
Pedigree Generator
Teaching Puppies Stress Management
OMERTA: The Breeders’ Code of Silence
Orthapedic Soundness