Herbie the Beagle's companion, Honey (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
Herbie is a boxer/beagle mix who is looking for a new home due to a change in family circumstance. He's also looking to lose a wee bit of weight, but then so am I. I actually went on fruit and vegetable diet only for the last couple of days and lost four pounds. Makes me happy but made me crabby. My husband said it isn't worth it. But, enough about me!
According to his owner, " Herbie is a sweet dog who loves to have his belly
rubbed! Every time somebody pets him he eventually flops down on the floor and rolls over for the belly rub! He is always willing to share a bed or chair or sit at your feet. His tail is always wagging and he seems happy all the time. Herbie is also protective, so he will let you know when something or somebody is outside that he doesn't think should be there. He is a social dog, and likes to be around people. He hasn't met a human he doesn't like! He is very friendly and will lay with his head on your lap. He loves to snuggle at bedtime, too!"

Herbie is good with kids but hasn't been around cats. He doesn't like to be left alone for extended periods of time and has been known to dig under fences to relieve his boredom. He knows how to sit and stay, enjoys a moderate level of exercise but will be the alpha dog in the family if his owner lets him.



How much do you know about Beagles? 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.