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Showing Beagles

Would a Beagle showing in Agility/Obedience/Conformation be penalized or faulted if it's not used for hunting?

I grew up with Beagles, (my grandfather hunted) and would love to add one to my family in the future, but have no desire to hunt.

We currently show/breed GSD's and would like to do the same with the potential Beagle, but am not sure if a Beagle that doesn't hunt would be viewed differently or penalized?

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Mary

UKC has no "hunt" requirements when it comes showing beagles in Agility, Obedience or Conformation.

Any hunt requirements come into play only for Beagle Bench Shows.

Allen : Why does UKC have this restriction for beagle bench ? Have not been around coonhounds for a while , but I do not remember them haveing this restriction.

What is a Beagle Bench show? How does that differ from conformation? Is it the " total dog"?

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Mary

UKC Hunting events that have field and show competitions are for hunting beagles. There is a hunt requirement. Obedience and agility performance events are not held at hunts.

Conformation at all-breed or multi-breed events do not have a requirement regarding hunt. Obedience and agility are held in conjunction with those conformation shows. The "Total Dog" recognition that you are probably referring to is an award offered at some events that have both show and obedience/agility/may include any of the performance events at conformation shows. A dog that does well in both a performance event and in the show may receive total dog recognition if the club offers the award.

Breeders in the hunting format who are attempting to develop Total Dogs are concerned with developing both excellent physical characteristics and excellent hunt instincts. In hunts the only obedience required are things that could effect the dogs performance in the hunt. To come when they are called, not run off game/deer,...

To find a pup that would excel in all-breed shows and the related performance events associated with them I recommend contacting several of the successful show breeders, both through AKC and UKC, to inquire about upcoming litters. You will need to get on the list for a great litter with proven show bloodlines on top and bottom of the pedigree. Start with excellence even if it means travelling a good distance for an exceptional pup. Not all the pups in the litter will be ideal show prospects. Show breeders are pretty good about evaluating physical structure in 7-8 week old pups. They will help you to select a pup for the show ring. By seven weeks you can see many physical strengths. Watch the puppy's motion on the ground and also watch for a pup that free stacks naturally. The pup you select should also be very bold and outgoing. That type of temperament will help greatly with obedience and agility training. You should contact some obedience and agility training facilities in your area to become familiar with training methods etc. When I showed the same beagles in both obedience and conformation I used different leads and collars for each venue so that the pup could easily distinguish which mode to be in. With the right training they can easily go directly from the obedience ring to the conformation ring with success in both. Dan M

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Originally posted by Albert Fulton
Allen : Why does UKC have this restriction for beagle bench ? Have not been around coonhounds for a while , but I do not remember them haveing this restriction.

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Originally posted by Allen / UKC
Albert, that was a requirement implemented by those who started the program. I'm only assuming for the purpose of living up to program standards, total dog philosophy, and/or the name "Hunting Beagle"? I don't think it was ever a requirement in Coonhound Bench Shows either. .

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