QUEENELIZABETHPOCKETBEAGLEBREEDERINFO

Just a few days ago one of the people that call themselves the "Queens Beagle" breeders or Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle breeder contacted me to inform me she did not appreciate my site or what I had to say about pocket Beagles. Little did she know that her actions would lead to another page to help inform those as to what the Pocket Beagle really was. She went on to tell me that she felt her dogs could likely be related to Queen Elizabeth's dogs. I had to stop from laughing at that comment. What I will do instead is type a sentence directly from the email she sent me. "I will say however that if you had given the Queen Elizabeth site more than a cursory glance you would have learned that there is in fact AKC miniature dachshund bred with AKC beagle to make the breed."

Yes, she admitted that the dog they represent as the Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle is actually a cross between miniature Dachshunds and Beagles. Please explain to me why they are calling Dachshund/Beagle mixes Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles! She went on to say she did not understand why she should not call her own AKC registered Beagle that is very small a Pocket Beagle. I tried without success to explain to her that any Beagle 13 inches or SMALLER is still a Beagle belonging to the 13" variety. She could refer to her dog as anything she liked, but when informing others that said dog was a "pocket Beagle" she would be making an incorrect statement.

I also found ads on the Pocket Beagle website for dogs called "Pocket Bears". They are some sort of crosses with Beagle, Pug, Dachshund and other toy breeds to get a very small dog. Now if anyone is looking for a real Beagle you do not want to look for a Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle. These dogs are just more hybrids that a group of people have gotten together to breed for profit under the ruse of re establishing the old Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle breed again. This is the same story so many of the designer dog or hybrid dog breeders use. At least those breeders are not trying to pass of mixes as a pure breed of dog.

I did look closely at the conformation of these dogs and I found them to have narrow heads, pointier muzzles and crooked legs as I expected. It is also a fact that when breeding dogs this small many more health problems arise, some that are not evident for a few years. I found the following statement on the pocket Beagle website.... the breed comes in many unique colors which are not available in standard beagles.

Most of the colors I saw that could not be found in American Kennel Club registered Beagles, were found in the Dachshund breed. The other problem with that sentence I high lighted .. is referring to the American Kennel Club Beagle as a standard Beagle. That is another incorrect statement. There is no such Beagle as a "standard Beagle". The American Kennel Club Beagle is separated into two size variety's... the 15 inch and the 13 inch. Again an AKC registered Beagle that grows to only 7 inches at the shoulder for all intents and purposes is the 13 inch variety of Beagle. If a 7 inch Beagle is entered into a dog show it would show with the 13 inch variety.

The problem I have with these breeders is I believe people are purchasing these dogs thinking they are buying Beagles. They ARE NOT. They are purchasing a designer breed of mixes sold by breeders using the pocket Beagle idea as a marketing technique. It's a smart marketing move indeed. The "Pocket Bear" serves to solidify my feelings on the matter. I can invent a new hybrid breed tomorrow, give it a standard and announce my dedication to establishing this new breed of dog.

If you want a small mix breed puppy with Beagle as part of the mix, then go ahead and buy one of their dogs. If you want a Beagle, a true Beagle registered with the AKC buy from a responsible breeder that breeds for the AKC standard and does not try to breed the smallest puppy they can for profit. Just be sure you are aware of what you are purchasing. Be informed and aware of what you are getting.

The American Kennel Club and the National Beagle Club do not recognize any Beagle called or referred to as a "Pocket Beagle" or "Queen's Beagle" or "Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle". I give links to these clubs on the "About Beagles" page. Any Beagle registered with the American Kennel Club that stands 13 inches at the shoulder or LESS is of the 13 inch variety and NOT A POCKET BEAGLE. I have several Beagles below 13 inches. I would never think to refer to them as pocket Beagles.

Last but not least, If you want to purchase a particular pure breed dog. Be smart about it. Research the breed. Find a breeder that has been involved in breeding the breed for some amount of time. Be sure the breeder does not just breed to sell. In other words, someone involved in showing, obedience, agility or some sort of involvement that proves their dedication to the breed in general and to improving the breed. Be wary of those breeding a fad to help sell their dogs for a higher price.

Make informed, educated decisions before you purchase a new puppy or dog. Although I do not breed often, I do have a breeder referral page on my site at http://kyleewood.com/beaglebreeders.htm. You can also check at www.akc.org for a list of breeders as well as the National Beagle Club website. . It is always the responsibility of the buyer to research a breeder before purchasing a puppy. Don't forget to check out our Beagle rescue and adoption pages for dogs in dire need of homes. You may very well find your next family pet and best friend there!

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