Ever since Snoopy burst into our collective consciousness, there have been no shortage of nice little Beagles to be found.  Although beagles are often referred to as rabbit hounds, not all beagles make good hunters.... any more than all labs make good retrievers in the field.

Beagles come into rescue for a variety of reasons.  They are often abandoned in remote areas when they do not prove to be good hunting dogs.  Beagles are sometimes rescued from outdoor pens with inadequate shelter - cruelty two times over because they do not have the type of coat suited to outdoor living and beagles are very loving companionable dogs who are at their best in the company of the people they love.

Beagles are not for everyone.  Even when they are not hunters, their little hound noses will still lead them astray if they are not in a securely fenced yard.  Generally beagles need to be walked on a leash or a long lead, for safety's sake too.

Beagles are loving and affectionate family pets.  In truth, happiness isn't just a warm puppy, its a beagle of any age!   All the lovely beagles pictured below are available here in Nova Scotia - just click on their names for more details.

Webmaster Note:  Although Beagles are often available from many rescues and shelters in Nova Scotia, if you are interested in adopting a beagle, it would time well spent to check out the wonderful resources and information at Beagle Paws .... who also now have a local branch here in NS.