There are several sources to find miniature beagles for adoption on the Internet. The miniature beagle is a very rare breed and to find miniature beagles for adoption you will need to contact special breeders to adopt this kind of dog. They are very expensive dogs and the price varies from $500.00 - $1300.00.

The miniature beagle was common in the 1300’s and 1400’s and stood 8″ to 9″.  This exact genetic type of beagle is extinct today but some breeders have found ways to create very small beagles by mixing breeds. The beagles are mixed with miniature dachshunds and their offspring are bred back to select miniature beagles in the ranging 5 to 15 pounds. Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles at www.queenelizabethpocketbeagles.com uses this method to create its miniature beagles for adoption.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) regards this type of breeding as creating an unhealthy dog because the dog may contain genetic defects, behavior or health problems, and shorter life expectancies. The AKC only recognizes small beagles in two height varieties: not exceeding 13″ and not exceeding 15″. Although the Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles breeders say that their dogs are registered with the IABCA (International All Breed Canine Association), they freely admit that the AKC does not register them as a pure breed.

Pocket Beagle at www.pocket-beagle.com has miniature beagles for adoption and they follow the AKC rules about not cross breeding their beagles. Their miniature beagles for adoption are in the range of 10″ - 11″ and registered with the AKC. Even though they are smaller than AKC recognizes they are still pure breeds. Pocket Beagle has been in the business of breeding miniature beagles for adoption since 1980.  They maintain that their beagles are healthy and free from genetic abnormalities. Their pups cost from $500 to $850.00.

Pocket Beagle USA at www.pocketbeaglesusa.com has been able to successfully breed miniature beagles for adoption in the 8″ - 11″ range. They do not cross breed and are in compliance with the American Kennel Club rules. Breeding has been a family tradition for the past four generations with the Pocket Beagle USA family and their online business has been in existence since 1997. They emphatically state that their miniature beagles for adoption are very healthy, have no genetic abnormalities and have been healthier than their standard 13″ and 15″ beagle breeds. They advise people not to believe all the negative information on the Internet about miniature beagles. Their pups cost from $1000.00 to $1300.00.

This article has given you some good resources in finding miniature beagles for adoption on the Internet. These dogs are incredibly cute, loving and adoring plus they’re easy to maintain. Take a look at my suggested sites and soon you’ll have the miniature beagle of your dreams.