There are quite a few sources to find pocket beagles for adoption on the Internet. However, the Humane Society or PGGA (Pet Guardian Angels of America) method of adopting a rescued pocket beagle for a nominal fee is not very likely. The pocket or miniature beagle is a very rare breed and to find miniature beagles for adoption you will need to contact these special breeders to adopt this kind of dog. They are very expensive and the price varies from $500.00 - $1300.00.

There is considerable controversy regarding the breeding of pocket beagles for adoption. The “pocket” or “miniature” beagles were bred in the 1300’s and 1400’s and stood 8″ to 9″. They were small enough to fit in a ‘pocket’ or saddlebag and often rode along on hunting trips. It is told that Queen Elizabeth would entertain her dinner guests by letting the little pooches play on the actual dinner table while her guests dined. This type of beagle is extinct and its genetic lines are lost to history. However, some breeders have mixed beagles with miniature dachshunds and bred their offspring back to select pocket beagles in the range of 5 to 15 pounds. One such place to find pocket beagles for adoption using this breeding method is at Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles at www.queenelizabethpocketbeagles.com

Breeding pocket beagles for adoption using this cross method is controversial. The controversy regards the standard defined by the American Kennel Club that classifies small beagles to two height varieties: not exceeding 13″ and not exceeding 15″. Any smaller dog is considered an unhealthy dog by the AKC and may contain genetic defects, behavior or health problems, and shorter life expectancies. The Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles breeders state that their dogs are registered, and shown by the IABCA (International All Breed Canine Association) but admit that they are not recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club.

One breeder that has pocket beagles for adoption and follows the AKC rules about not cross breeding is Pocket Beagle at www.pocket-beagle.com. Pocket Beagle’s goal in breeding pocket beagles for adoption is to have dogs in the 10″ - 11″ range and registered with the AKC. This would put them in the Pocket Beagles or Miniature Beagles class even though they are a little smaller than the AKA would like. Pocket Beagle has been breeding pocket beagles for adoption since 1980 and strives to maintain the beagle breed with dogs that are healthy and free from genetic abnormalities. Their puppies range in price from $500 to $850.00.

Another breeder that has pocket beagles for adoption and follows the AKC rules about not cross breeding is Pocket Beagle USA at www.pocketbeaglesusa.com. Pocket Beagle USA has been able to successfully breed pocket beagles in the 8″ - 11″ range and call their breed Olde English Pocket Beagles. Pocket Beagle USA has been breeding dogs since 1997 but breeding has been a family tradition for four generations. They state that their pocket beagles for adoption are healthy, free of genetic abnormalities and have generally been healthier than their standard 13″ and 15″ breeds. They caution people to not believe all the negative information on the web about pocket beagles. Their puppies range in price from $1000.00 to $1300.00.

Hopefully this article will give you some much-needed guidance in finding pocket beagles for adoption on the Internet. These dogs are so cute and loving and are easy to maintain. Check out my suggested sites and you’ll be on your way to finding the pocket beagle of your dreams.