Pocket Beagles

I am looking into getting a dog that would be a good pet for my 13 month old daughter. I grew up with dogs, and want her to have the same experience.
I was looking into good companions for kids, and came across an article about Mini (pocket) Beagles. I love Beagles, but right now I don’t have a space for a slightly bigger pet… so if a breed of “mini” beagles really exists, it would solve my problems.

Does anyone know anything about this breed? I don’t want to get a puppy from a mill that indiscriminately breeds animals to get “signatures” puppies. I cannot find a conclusive answer on the internet.

Any reputable information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Thanks Mighty, good point, actually.
My daughter is very sweet to animals, actually. Her grandparents have dogs, and she just pets them softly and hugs them. She likes to run with them.
Judgerz: Thank you so much. Great answer. I suspected this "mini" beagle thing to be something to be weary of. Our beloved pet passed away last month, she was a rescued dog, and my daughter's best friend. My girl misses her pet, and so do we. I might just get another mutt from the shelter. Our first was wonderful…

RUNT RUNT RUNT!!!stay away from minis pockets tea cups etc..just a cover

I am looking into getting a dog that would be a good pet for my 13 month old daughter. I grew up with dogs, and want her to have the same experience.
I was looking into good companions for kids, and came across an article about Mini (pocket) Beagles. I love Beagles, but right now I don’t have a space for a slightly bigger pet… so if a breed of “mini” beagles really exists, it would solve my problems.

Does anyone know anything about this breed? I don’t want to get a puppy from a mill that indiscriminately breeds animals to get “signatures” puppies. I cannot find a conclusive answer on the internet.

Any reputable information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Thanks Mighty, good point, actually.
My daughter is very sweet to animals, actually. Her grandparents have dogs, and she just pets them softly and hugs them. She likes to run with them.
Judgerz: Thank you so much. Great answer. I suspected this "mini" beagle thing to be something to be weary of. Our beloved pet passed away last month, she was a rescued dog, and my daughter's best friend. My girl misses her pet, and so do we. I might just get another mutt from the shelter. Our first was wonderful…

RUNT RUNT RUNT!!!stay away from minis pockets tea cups etc..just a cover

Are Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles easy to train?
the more information you can give me, the better!

Breed standards exist for a reason- and any of this "mutants" such as pockets, teacups, etc. are really runts being bred to runts. This is NOT healthy, and there can be many health issues with them.
Not to mention, these dogs are not being bred by responsible breeders. Health testing is not being done. If you want a small dog, please find one that is MEANT to be small. Going for a teacup, pocket, etc. will cause you nothing but heartache.

ADD: to Lillian's- your logic is flawed. Since no "reputable" breeder would intentionally breed these dogs, and only reputable breeders do health testiing. Reputable breeders would never intentionally breed a dog that was OUT of the breed standard- simply for money's sake.

Are Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles easy to train?
the more information you can give me, the better!

Breed standards exist for a reason- and any of this "mutants" such as pockets, teacups, etc. are really runts being bred to runts. This is NOT healthy, and there can be many health issues with them.
Not to mention, these dogs are not being bred by responsible breeders. Health testing is not being done. If you want a small dog, please find one that is MEANT to be small. Going for a teacup, pocket, etc. will cause you nothing but heartache.

ADD: to Lillian's- your logic is flawed. Since no "reputable" breeder would intentionally breed these dogs, and only reputable breeders do health testiing. Reputable breeders would never intentionally breed a dog that was OUT of the breed standard- simply for money's sake.

my dog doesn’t listen to anyone but me should i take him to an obedience class? He is 1/2 pocket beagle 1/2 rat terrier and is 6 months old. Please Help!!!

I think that you should. It will be very good for him/her. I did it to my dog and she really enjoyed it. She now knows how to roll over, sit, shake, lay down and chase her tail when I tell her to

Hope it helped! -felisa

my dog doesn’t listen to anyone but me should i take him to an obedience class? He is 1/2 pocket beagle 1/2 rat terrier and is 6 months old. Please Help!!!

I think that you should. It will be very good for him/her. I did it to my dog and she really enjoyed it. She now knows how to roll over, sit, shake, lay down and chase her tail when I tell her to

Hope it helped! -felisa

Are Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles easy to train?
the more information you can give me, the better!

Breed standards exist for a reason- and any of this "mutants" such as pockets, teacups, etc. are really runts being bred to runts. This is NOT healthy, and there can be many health issues with them.
Not to mention, these dogs are not being bred by responsible breeders. Health testing is not being done. If you want a small dog, please find one that is MEANT to be small. Going for a teacup, pocket, etc. will cause you nothing but heartache.

ADD: to Lillian's- your logic is flawed. Since no "reputable" breeder would intentionally breed these dogs, and only reputable breeders do health testiing. Reputable breeders would never intentionally breed a dog that was OUT of the breed standard- simply for money's sake.

ok, i want a REALLY cute small breed kinda like a Beagle but i want a Pocket Beagle, but im not sure if they exist anymore. Any Breed Suggustions, or do you think i should stick with Beagles, also what are good dog names?
Pocket Beagles did used to exist

http://www.queenelizabethpocketbeagles.com/

actually i do own dogs i have a Labrador and a German Shepered mix, i love them to death, and i have never had a small dog before and i really want one
also pocket beagles are hunters i know that sounds weird, (beagles also hunt) I just thought that was cool, and i do have patience i trained my labrador
oh ok thank you i didnt know that that really helps i think i will get the regualar sized beagle because it would break my heart if my smaller sized beagle died of a health problem

'Pocket beagles' are bred-down runts of regular sized beagles. They are the equivalent to a 'teacup'. They tend to have tons of genetic defects, including spinal deformaties, joint problems, warped front legs, and heart defects. I'd stick with a normal-sized beagle. The 13" Beagles are pretty small already!

Okay people lets see how many fake dog breeds we can name!!!

By fake I mean two runts breed, designer dogs…..

Examples:mini aussies, pocket beagles, teacup chis……the list goes on……..
I breed golden eagls (beagle/golden retrievers)
Proud byb!!
(just jking!!!)
how would this be a mini saint??

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/m/ministbernard.htm

that was me (cindy) about the golden eagles!!
i started this breed!!! lol
oohhhh!!! my dog is worth hundreds!!!!

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/doxle.htm

who would have thought I would find a designer breed at the pound!!! lol.

Here's my contribution:

This is a Dachsheagle. (Dachshund x Beagle)

This is a Splab. (spaniel x lab)

Okay, thanks for setting me straight about pocket beagles. I missed some of the things you all mentioned and I'm glad you caught it and told me.

I'm still thinking about either buying a rat terrier( my old, regular breed don't breed no more, so I have to find another good reputable breeder, do you know any/) or i might adopt a rat terrier mix at the local animal shelter.

My question is:
What breed of dog, size don't matter, would you recommend. We live out in the country, have a huge yard space.

Also tell why you recommend this breed.

I have had goldens, labs, great danes, mt. bernese, pyrnese, newfs.

I have had rat terriers, JRTS, chow mixes, siberain huskies. I currently have a yorkshire terrier, he's about 5-6 months. We're going to wait till he's about a year or so before getting another puppy, so i have time to do more research on breeds and stuff.

So any suggestions?
Thanks for the answers AND opinion, digusted by idiots, rat terriers are a great breed and not junky JRTs…there is a difference between the two breeds..

I'm going to visit those sites. thanks

I think it's best not to determine the breed you want beforehand because when you see the dog that is right for you, no matter what kind of dog it is, you will know. One suggestion I do have though is to look for one on this site. It posts dogs at kill shelters, the dogs have a few days or even a few hours left before they are killed if nobody saves them. Buying a dog would just be promoting more overpopulation and it would be killing a dog at a shelter. I think it's always better to save a life and I think it's great that you're considering that option.

This is the website. I would search with your zip code first because sometimes out of state dogs are closer than some of the dogs in your state. If you don't find any you like using your zip, then search with your state.

http://dogsindanger.com/

Please note that the site is updated hourly so if you don't see any the first time you look, that doesn't mean there won't be any that you will like.

P.S: it sounds like a big dog would love living at your house with that big yard!

Good luck and let me know if you see anything on the site! Hope I helped =)

And another site you can try if you really don't see any you like on the other site:

http://petfinder.org/