Rabbit beagle

[VikingsGuy]

Don't make a pet out of it; it can be a hunting dog or a pet, but not both.

That may (or may not) be true with beagles, but my labs have always been driven hunters in the field and couch potatoes in the house. I prefer to view my dogs as members of the family who like to hunt, not an object to hunt. YMMV.

 

[JTHOMP]

Best of luck to you and your pup. I’m also fulfilling a dream of mine in and will have my first hunting dog in March. Likewise I hope to have it as a pet, but also be ready to roll when it’s time to hit the squirrel and coon woods. Keep us update on how the training and next season hunting is coming along.

 

[Northwoods Labs]

I don't know why you're calling B.S. on my statement so I'll try to simplify it for you. I don't allow ANY dogs in my house for any reason; period. You can sleep with yours if you like, I couldn't care less. Conditions have nothing to do with my choice.

the post I meant to call B.S. on is the "it can be a hunting dog, or a pet but not both." Absolutely not true and pretty antiquated thinking. To the OP, you can have a great pet and hunting dog, all mine are as well as thousands of others around the country