Mini (or Pocket) Beagles?
I’m not a fan of any of the teacup or mini or pocket anythings. Usually the people who breed for this don’t care about anything but the size and the money, with some screwy dogs as a result. It’s not really natural for them to be that small anyway. A beagle is a beagle, though, even if extra small. It’s a very high energy dog that needs a lot of exercise. If you are going for a good low-energy, quiet apartment dog that doesn’t need a lot of exercise, I’d look at a different breed. There are a lot of small dogs who would fit your needs much better. PS, the size doesn’t really have any indication of how well it will do in an apartment. There are energetic small dogs, and laid back big dogs. I think you should more be searching based on the energy level and temperment of the dog, not the size.
There is no such thing as a mini or pocket beagle. They are produced by BYB breeding runt to runt with no concern for health. Beagles come in 2 sizes 15″ and under and 13″ and under. As far as good with children any breed can be good with children given proper training and socalization . However not dog should ever be left unsupervised with a young child for the safety of both the child and the dog. About the only breeds I wouldn’t recommend given your daughters age would be the more fragile small breeds. Small children can be rough without relizing it and could easily injure a more fragile breed of dog.
Don’t do it….unless of course you are independantly wealthy and can afford the slew of vet bills that’ll be coming your way. Beagles come in one size only. Anything marketed as a mini or pocket are either mixes, runt-to-runt bred, or both….and that’s exactly the unscrupulous breeding you are trying to avoid. And, you might want to wait a bit too. At 13 months, she’s not ready to be taught how to interact with a dog, and training a pup while you have a small child is a ton of work. Not to mention the fact that smaller breeds, being more fragile, tend to be less tolerant of rough tugging and pulling by toddlers. You might want to wait on this a bit.
I’m with everyone else who says NOT to get a “pocket” or “mini” anything, as they won’t come from a reputable dog breeder. They’re a marketing fad only. I also agree with Meghan on checking breed rescues and shelters if you want a purebred. As for your child being around a dog, it can be done if you are willing to supervise her with the dog all the time, no exceptions. I’ve seen several small pets hurt by children without them meaning to.
Well they are pretty hard to find i know that….but i would suggest getting a 13 inch Beagle my friend has one and she is so tiny and so sweet here is a picture of one….. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/lcbr… About the Pocket Beagle:::::: In Medieval times, there was a breed of dog called a Pocket Beagle, which stood 8 to 9 inches. Small enough to fit in a ‘pocket’; or saddlebag, they rode along on the hunt. Queen Elizabeth often entertained guest at her royal table by letting her Pocket Beagles cavort amid their plates and cups. This type of beagle is unfortunately extinct, it’s genetic lines lost forever, its heritage left to the imagination. UNTIL……the Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Foundation has recreated that much desired little dog breed. While careful to preserve its inherently beagle nature we minaturized its big beagle size, making a Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle the perfect fit
