We welcome inquiries about family companion beagles.  When we plan a litter of beagles, our first goal is to breed to the AKC Beagle Standard, hoping to improve the breed with the puppies that result from that breeding.  We hope those puppies will be better than either parent and will be physically sound with good temperaments, healthy, happy and suited for the show ring.  Because we feel a big responsibility to the puppies we produce, we are careful to keep only those we feel will make a significant contribution to the breed and the others become available as family companions to folks looking for that perfect addition to their household.

Additionally, from time to time, a Tesoros beagle finishes its championship and is not going to be shown beyond that level.  Those beagles, when they come along, are also available as family companions.  Over the years, families have found these 1-2 year olds to be easily trained and adapt readily to a household, without all the "fuss" involved with 8 week old puppies.  They have an added "plus", in that they come to their family fully innoculated and many initial, (sometimes expensive) vet visits are thus avoided.  Not to mention the slightly older beagle has a better developed immune system and is not as susceptibile to puppy diseases, like Parvo, which can be devastating.  These beagles have traveled, been handled and petted and "gone over" by many people, are lead broken, are well-socialized with good manners and are already crate trained.

Lastly, when a beagle "mommie" has had her last litter, usually by age 4-6 years, we hope to find a compatible family who would like to add one of these wonderful "matrons" to their household.  I have placed several of these retired beagles in lovely homes over the years and they have moved in like they had been there always and the response from the family is always the same--"Don't even think you're taking her back!"

But before people purchase or adopt a Tesoros beagle, we like to talk with them at length, to determine if they intend for the beagle to be strictly an indoor dog (a requirement), if they have a secure backyard (for exercise time) and are committed to the requirements of owning a beagle.  If time and distance permit, we like for them to come visit us and see our home and our beagles, how they live and interact and play.  We encourage propective owners to ask questions--lots of them.  And we remain involved, ready to answer questions and help with any problems for the life of that beagle.

If a family is ready to commit, and we're in agreement--then a deposit will "hold" a beagle for them until the beagle is ready to leave here and go to the new home.  Deposits are completely refundable should a family change their mind before time to get their dog.  Our main goal is that the family be completely happy with their choice--that means the beagle will benefit in the long run .

Retired champions are spayed or neutered before leaving our kennel.  Puppies are sold on AKC Limited Registrations (use your browser's "Back" button to return to this page) only and the contract will require they be spayed or neutered as well.  We do this for a couple of reasons--we have already determined that this puppy is not considered "breeding stock", therefore it should not be bred in the future.  Second, spaying and neutering dogs prevents a host of behavior and health problems as time goes by.

Puppies must spend time with their mother and siblings to develop appropriate behaviors later on, so our puppies never leave us before the age of 8 weeks.

We require that people who purchase or adopt a Tesoros beagle sign a contract with us (see "Sales Contract"  (again use that "Back" button) that is included in our "Puppy Packet" and use your  browser's "Back" button to return here).  This is not so much intended to be a legal document as it is a "contract of the heart."  It outlines what you can expect from us and what we expect from you.

Mini-beagles?  Now is probably a good time to discuss size and the beagle.  There are two varieties of the beagle in the United States--13 and 15 inch.  It is helpful to understand that when we breeders speak of a "13" we are referring to beagles that are 13 inches and under at the highest point of their shoulder.  "15's" are over 13 inches but not over 15 inches at the shoulder.  So, in actuality, a "13" could be exactly 13 inches tall, while a "15" could be 13 1/8 inch tall.  Only 1/8 inch difference!  We are often asked about a "mini" beagle.  There really is no designation like that in the breed.  And two 13 inch parents do NOT insure all offspring will be 13 inches, just as two 15 inch parents can produce 13 inch offspring.  Keep in mind also that at 8 weeks of age, ALL beagles are "13's"!  It is very difficult at that age to predict with any accuracy the puppy's eventual height when an adult.

BOYS VS. GIRLS?  It is our opinion that often (not always) males tend to be more loving and bonded to their humans than females.  Nature intends that females of the species be a bit more independent, more aloof, less approachable as they have the responsibility of providing for and protecting their young.  That is not to say that females don't make a good choice as a family pet, but just that there may be differences between the sexes in how they react to people.  What's most important is that the puppy or adult beagle "speak to your heart" as you watch them and interact with them prior to making this most important decision to make them part of your family.  Beagles are long-lived.  You can normally expect your beagle to live to be 15 to 17 years old.  That's a long commitment to make and everyone needs to approach it with that in mind.

We would be happy to discuss adding a beagle to your life!  If you would like more information, please contact us.