May 13, 2010
What breed make a good companion for a beagle?
My wife and I have a beagle and want to get a companion for him. We'd like to get a different breed but don't mind sticking with another beagle. He's a curious, sweet dog and we'd like to get another dog that has about the same sweet personality. What other dogs of similar size should we look into?
Basset Hound -
Though they look rather lugubrious, Bassets are lively, sociable, and good natured characters. They need lots of exercise. Kept as sedentary house dogs, Bassets tend to become overweight and as a consequence can be arthritic in later life.
Dachshund - (Sausage Dog)
All Dachshunds are lively and intelligent, but can sometimes be a little fussy. All Dachshunds are prone to "Slipped Disc" problems of the back, a tendency aggravated by their predisposition to overeat and become obese as they grow older. Although they do not need loads of exercise, regular romps and a controlledd diet are essential in their healthy maintenance.
Cocker Spaniel -
A very active, playful and intelligent animal, the Cocker Spaniel can be rather wilful at times, like the Beagle. Its enthusiastic nature is demonstrated by its tail, which wag furiously most of the time, especially when the dog is on the move.
Jack Russel Terrier -
The Jack Russel Terrier is excitable, cheerful, and loyal. Makes an excellent guard dog. The breed is endowed with abundant energy resources, but its likely to lose its fine shape if it isn't given plenty of vigorous exercise - much like the beagle.
Boston Terrier -
The Boston Terrier is an intelligent, boisterous and affectionate dog, with none of the aggressiveness tendencies of its ancestors. Because of the structure of the puppy's head, most Boston Terriers have to be delivered /by Caesarean sections. This surgery is expensive and breeding tends to be limited to those of very fit stock.
Pembroke / Cardigan Welsh Corgi's -
Welsh Corgi's are loyal, affectionate, friendly and are very good with children. They tend to be wary of strangers and therefore make a good guard dog.
King Charles Spaniel -
It is unaffectionate, level headed, good with children, and mixes well with other dogs.
Pug -
The Pug is a very loving and attentive dog that doesn't need much grooming or exercise but does demand company. Not everyone takes an immediate likeing to the wrinkles features, squashed face, pugilistic stance, and the distinctive rolling gait of the breed, but most are eventually won over by the pug's extreme good nature and clean habits.
Thats a good list of dogs that are similar to your beagles size. These ones should get a long with a beagle, if you get it from a puppy no doubt the dogs will love each other.
Good luck!
Maybe try finding a pup or dog at the shelter.. just a suggestion.
♥Abbey
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Comments on What breed make a good companion for a beagle? »
One that doesn't dig and bark a lot!
Go to your local shelter, and browse the dogs there, and ask the associates which dog would be best suited for you and your family, and your current dog.
Then, you can set up a "meet and greet" with the shelter dog of your choice, and your current dog.
If they get along, and you like the new dog - there's your new addition!
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get a dog for YOU not for your other dog. You may shrug that off, but its not going to go how you plan if you get a dog for your dog.
That said, you should get another scent dog if any, so you dont have 2 dogs working against you when you walk them together. Also they'll have similar needs in terms of mental stimulation and exercise requirements.
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May I suggest going to this site http://www.petfinder.com and finding a shelter near you, then take your dog with you to the shelter, they should have a small room or yard where your dog can meet other dogs, trust me when your dog finds the one he wants he'll let you know
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There isn't any best breed. It's all about the specific dog and whether it gets along with your current dog.
Visit a no-kill shelter and bring your dog with. See if he makes friends with another dog. Then, see if YOU like the dog. http://www.petfinder.com
And don't forget, that if your dog is lonely because you aren't home a lot or don't give it enough attention, getting another dog probably won't fix that. You'll just have two lonely dogs. However, if YOU (not the dog) want another dog, and just want to be sure that the dog will like it, that's another story.
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ummmmmmm…wel my dog book says they like living in a pack!…they rarely cause problems with…and if the beagle is young you should think about getting the other dog now so they could get use to them and future problems are avoided.
and this breed is used for hunting ….and is a pleasant dog.
but the dog i was thinking of was a papillon,
and they…. are great with other pets. you can go to:
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http://www.petfinder
then they will have some papillons there
Basset Hound -
Though they look rather lugubrious, Bassets are lively, sociable, and good natured characters. They need lots of exercise. Kept as sedentary house dogs, Bassets tend to become overweight and as a consequence can be arthritic in later life.
Dachshund - (Sausage Dog)
All Dachshunds are lively and intelligent, but can sometimes be a little fussy. All Dachshunds are prone to "Slipped Disc" problems of the back, a tendency aggravated by their predisposition to overeat and become obese as they grow older. Although they do not need loads of exercise, regular romps and a controlledd diet are essential in their healthy maintenance.
Cocker Spaniel -
A very active, playful and intelligent animal, the Cocker Spaniel can be rather wilful at times, like the Beagle. Its enthusiastic nature is demonstrated by its tail, which wag furiously most of the time, especially when the dog is on the move.
Jack Russel Terrier -
The Jack Russel Terrier is excitable, cheerful, and loyal. Makes an excellent guard dog. The breed is endowed with abundant energy resources, but its likely to lose its fine shape if it isn't given plenty of vigorous exercise - much like the beagle.
Boston Terrier -
The Boston Terrier is an intelligent, boisterous and affectionate dog, with none of the aggressiveness tendencies of its ancestors. Because of the structure of the puppy's head, most Boston Terriers have to be delivered /by Caesarean sections. This surgery is expensive and breeding tends to be limited to those of very fit stock.
Pembroke / Cardigan Welsh Corgi's -
Welsh Corgi's are loyal, affectionate, friendly and are very good with children. They tend to be wary of strangers and therefore make a good guard dog.
King Charles Spaniel -
It is unaffectionate, level headed, good with children, and mixes well with other dogs.
Pug -
The Pug is a very loving and attentive dog that doesn't need much grooming or exercise but does demand company. Not everyone takes an immediate likeing to the wrinkles features, squashed face, pugilistic stance, and the distinctive rolling gait of the breed, but most are eventually won over by the pug's extreme good nature and clean habits.
Thats a good list of dogs that are similar to your beagles size. These ones should get a long with a beagle, if you get it from a puppy no doubt the dogs will love each other.
Good luck!
Maybe try finding a pup or dog at the shelter.. just a suggestion.
♥Abbey
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Any breed will be good-I have the following dogs: 90 lb Lab-Shephard-Chow mix; 85 lb Lab-Aussie Mix and 32 lb Beagle–I also have a 17 year old and a 2 year old cat–and they all get along just fine–Beagles LOVE to be around people and especially other dogs–they are the MOST pack orientated dog on the planet! Good Luck
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