i want to get A beagle but my mom said no b/c they smell .is this true or not?and how can i stop it!!?
plz help i realy want one!!
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I have 2 beagles. They DO NOT smell. Like any pet I bath them as needed, but it's best to wipe them down with a damp cloth %26 bath as little as possible because it dries their skin %26 beagles are more suseptable (?) to skin irritations. Some say barking is a problem. Barking, as with any dog, is a sign of boredom if it is continuous. Mine bark when playing, if they see a kitty or if they want to come ini or go out. I would say the only "concern" with beagles is that they are harder than other breeds to housebreak. I didn't have many problems with my 9 month old female, but am still having probs with my 4 month old (got him @ 7 weeks) . Beagles take nearly CONSTANT attention...they are exceptional escape artists when they really want to be %26 can be very stubborn when giving a command. I know they are cute, but if your mother isn't sure about a beagle, then they are definitely not for your household.
Thanks...I hope this helps!!
They really do smell. And also, your mom doesn't sound like a dog person, and it's not fair to make her get you one because she'll have to do most of the looking after of it.
Dogs' smell do not really vary according to their breed. Any dog will start to smell when not bathed for a long period of time and/or they are getting older/ have skin irritations/ skin infections.
beagles don't smell. I work at a pet store and can't find any smelly beagles. If you receive a smelly beagle, take it to a PetCO and they'll clean it up for ya. one thing about beagles, once they start barking, they can't stop and it's the most annoying sound ever.
i guess it depends on the dog and where they come from. if you bathe it , it shouldnt smell
Beagles smell? Since when. They don't smell, but they do bark a lot. Technically, it's more like baying so that could annoy your mom. If you want one, you'll have to promise your mom that youl'll keep it quiet or buy it a bark collar. It seems cruel, but after a while the dog tops barkng. Once they're used to it you don't even have to turn it on. Just put it on their neck. Some even come with citronella sprays instead of an electric shock.
If your beagle starts to smell, buy it some of that scented dog hairspray they use on my poodle. That stuff smells good :)
All dogs smell if not bathed. Even if kept in a house, they have oils in their skin and must be bathed regularly. Beagles don't smell any worse than any other dog. but they bark non stop and that is what will really get on your mom's last nerve.
Beagles do not smell. As with ANY dog, if they are kept clean and in a clean environment, they will smell clean. The reason some people think beagles smell is because at some point they've come across a beagle that's been kept in a dirty kennel or worse, a hutch. Some people who keep beagles just for hunting and not as house pets don't care for them very well, and that is why they have a (false) reputation for being smelly and barky. The truth is that they're just lonely and neglected. Beagles are pack dogs and want to be with their "people", so they should be house dogs.
One thing that IS necessary when owning a beagle is a securely fenced yard, so you must have one if you're thinking of getting a beagle. If you go to beagle rescue or to a responsible breeder, you will be able to interact with the dogs and mom can see that they don't smell. In fact, if they DO smell, don't get a dog from that breeder. I always say, "If the dog smells, then the owner STINKS."
For a referal to a breeder, go to :
http://www.showbeagle.com/american.htm...
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:
1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?
2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time %26 money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?
3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?
4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?
5. Have the sire %26 dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip %26 Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)
6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?
7. Does she have a Sales Contract?
8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?
9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).
10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?
All dogs smell----------------especiall... if the dog stay outside. If you are going to allow it to stay inside too then you will have to give it a bath atleast once a month. I think your mom doesnt want to be "bothered"
almost all dogs 'smell'. i mean, unless you let it roll in mud or something, it should almost have no bad sent to it. they are stubborn learners though, training one will be hard.
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