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The Baconator (I love this name) came to us from a high kill shelter where several Beagles were surrendered in a variety of conditions. We couldn't let this older guy be put down just because he wasn't as pretty as the other ones! He is a little shy at the moment but has been nothing but calm and sweet!

Foster Update: Bacon and Bonnie are getting along really well, and he will submit to her authority without a problem. They even played in the yard a little and he bounced around like a 2 year old!  When he got here, he did a thorough perimeter sweep of the yard in typical hound fashion (nose to the ground).  Bacon does great at the dog park with both large and small dogs. He kind of likes to go off by himself and follow the scent trails he finds, but will occasionally play with a friend or find a ball to chase or chew. He likes toys better than bones and is very fond of sleeping in "caves" - nice comfy niches like under a chair or table, or in a crate with a blanket over it, or wedged between furniture in a corner.  He's very comfortable with being crated and hasn't exhibited any separation anxiety.  He likes to be near people, but so far is not super into cuddling or licking. He'll just sit very close to you and look up at you with his big, brown, hound dog eyes. He's basically just a really easy going, chill dog.  And also very quiet. We've only heard him bark once and that was at the dog park when he wanted to meet the friends on the other side of the park.  Even when the other dogs in our home are barking and freaking out about something outside, Bacon just follows them and looks out the window, but doesn't make a sound.  And he couldn't care less about the cat, which is AMAZING for a Hound. He's basically just a really sweet, chill dude and really enjoys nice soft things to lay on and lots of treats!

Foster Update:  We found out this week that Bacon really likes kids! At the dog park today we met several young children (3-5 years of age) and he followed them around the whole time, wagging his tail and letting them pet him all over his face. If another dog came up to investigate one of "his kids", Bacon would very calmly put his body between the other dog and the child and just stand there until the dog went away. I think Bacon would LOVE a child of his very own! He knows Sit, Crate, responds to his name and walks much more confidently on a leash. He also has pretty good informal recall: He doesn't know the word "come" yet, but will come running from the other side of the yard when we call him. He seems more confident inside the house now also and will spend time with us in the living room, but still really enjoys his own private corner of the bedroom. He really enjoys treats and the occasional bone or ball, but scares himself silly with squeaky toys. He also never barks (we've still only heard him bark that one time) but makes contented little grumbling noises when he settles into bed. He's definitely not a watch dog, but if you're looking for a quiet, friendly, less active family dog... he's your boy!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds because of his energy, willingness, and merry, sweet disposition. The breed probably originated as a cross between the Harrier and other hounds in England. The Beagle has been used in packs, alone, and in pairs, for hunting hare, pheasant and quail. He has also served as an excellent narcotics detection dog and makes a fine family companion. The Beagle is a gentle, sweet, lively and curious dog that just loves everyone! A happy little tail-wagger! Sociable, brave and intelligent. Calm and loving. Excellent with children and generally good with other dogs, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets, unless they are socialized with cats and other household animals when they are young. Beagles have minds of their own. They are determined and watchful and require patient, firm training. This breed doesn't like being left alone. Consider buying two if you will be gone a lot. A Beagle has a loud baying cry that was a delight to hunting horsemen, but can be disturbing to family and neighbors. Beagles have a tendency to follow their own noses. They may take off on their own exploration if let off their leash in an unfenced area. Energetic and possessing great stamina, the Beagle needs plenty of exercise, but a yard of reasonable size will take care of most of its requirements. A brisk daily walk will cover the rest. Always use a lead when walking this breed or you will be running the risk of it disappearing in search of wild game. They have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.