[chksbak]

so as i said in my intro post we are thinking about getting a pair of beagles, my first question will be can they both share one crate or does each one need there own crate? i would like to get the crate before hand and have it ready. how big a crate will they need, i am sure as puppies it does not need to be very big, once they are older i will get a bigger one, but then can they both share a crate at that point so that they are together.

 

[beaglesmom]

I have separate crates for my two youngest, but they do usually share one. They are NOT littermates, one will be 2 in May and the other will be 1 in April, they're half sisters (same dad, different moms), but are almost inseperable and like to sleep together. When Joe and Jack were pups (littermates), they did share a crate, tho now they're not crated at all. I think they'll probably cry less if you have them together.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Can I suggest rescuing two beagles in need, or are puppies preferred?

Also in your into you asked about what genders would be best for a pair. Assuming they will both be neutered, it shouldn't make much difference. Keep in mind, males do tend to mark their territory.

I'll leave the crate stuff up to the experts...

 

[rusty2542]

/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif I have to agree with Murphy & Summers dad. Rescuing would be a really great option. There are tons of beagles in need of homes. Give a call to your local shelter. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif

 

[chksbak]

we have called them and no luck. i was hoping we could get one puppy and maybe one from the shelter, my wife has never had a puppy before and i thought everyone should have at least one puppy in there life time lol. i ask when i called the local shelter and they told me that beagles do not come in there alot.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Oh, it's too bad you're not down here in the South. There's an over abundance of beagles looking for homes. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif

 

[Murphys Dad]

There are more beagle rescues here, not just local shelters.

http://www.ourbeagleworld.com/links.html

 

[Gingergoose]

That's a great list, Joe.

I didn't see Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue...or did I miss it? There was one banner that was a picture of a beagle but no group name on it.

~Denise

 

[Spencer's Mum]

What about the Canadian Beagle Rescue, can it be added to that list as well (or did I just miss it?)?

Here is a link to a list of beagles in shelters near Willow Street, PA (I assume that is where you are since that is what your profile says). I am not sure if any of these are near you but there are some really young ones listed.

http://www.petfinder.com/search/search.c...ow+street%2C+PA

Some of the young ones listed:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10358968

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10500259

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10511553