The BU Magazine has some of the most knowledgeable Beaglers from around the world as Field Writers on its magazine staff. He believes all Beagles should be bred with the genetic traits that make them great hunters, whether or not the hound is ever used for hunting. Don and many other Beaglers worldwide feel that the primary breeding concern of every Beagle breeder should be to keep this breed's proud hunting heritage alive for future generations through proper breeding. This website will show and educate all visitors on the fact that Beagles are rabbit hunting hounds and that running hounds for pleasure or rabbit hunting can be a beautiful thing. Rabbit hunting for food and sport is an integral part of wildlife conservation and the American Hunting Heritage.
Beagles are part of the hound group and are one of the oldest breeds of hunting dog in the world.
The popular Beagle is a small, pack oriented hunting hound. Although its natural instinct is to hunt, it is highly adaptable and adjusts happily to a suburban backyard, as long as it has regular exercise to keep it fit while providing it with a change of scene and scent, and company - either human or another Beagle. Friendly, playful and eager to please, the Beagle can be willful. Possessed of great stamina, determination and a definite mind of its own, this picturesque and personality-plus little hound has a tendency to roam. Beagles require a well fenced yard and firm, patient handling.