• Beagles are a gentle, sweet, lively and curious breed.

• When socialized, Beagles love everyone!  They are happy little tail-wagger!   Billy Bob was not socialized and  is fearful of strangers.  He puts on a good show of bravery, but his instinct is to run away.

• Personality vary - Betty is calm while Billy is very nervous.

• Most people say they are good with children and other dogs.  I can't attest to that, our beagles haven't experienced children.  Betty & Billy barked at the neighbors dogs through the fence.  However they did except my sister's dog as part of their pack.

• Bob hated the squirrels and would howl at them when they dared enter his backyard.  Betty & Billy aren't bothered by them. We have no trees on our Lubbock property, therefore, no squirrels.

• Beagles certainly do have a mind of their own.  When Bob wanted to smell something on his walks, he'd slam on the breaks and he could not be budged.  They come a running if they think FOOD is involved, otherwise they will come at their own good time.

• They are watchful and pay attention to new sounds.

• Billy and Betty were happier together.  They didn't like being left behind.  It is a real trick to get only one of them in the van for a vet appointment and to get the other one to stay behind.   Their is jubilation to see the other when we return from the vet.

• Both Betty & Billy like to sing.  If one started the other will chime in.

• They follow the scent - no matter where it lead them.  Therefore they can not be off leash.

• When Betty died, Billy looked everywhere for her.   We decided not to get another fur-baby because Billy is slowing down and we fear a puppy would not be a good idea.   His play days are over.   So he is now the "boss."

• The Modern Dog Magazine's  Winning Traits of Beagles

• Pick up Poop - It is Important

• Christmas Hazards

• Halloween Hazards

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Favorite Pictures of:  Billy Bob Beagle        Betty Sue Beagle        Bob the Beagle         Cousin Lucky Dog