An update on the ranch. Should I get my beagle spayed or neutered.
An update on the ranch. Should I get my beagle spayed or neutered.
Alaska Beagle Ranch
Episode 26
Hello everyone and welcome to the Alaska Beagle Ranch. I’m Dave Dorsey and I manage the ranch located near Wasilla, Alaska. There are presently 16 beagles and 1 basset at the ranch right now. Alaska Beagle Ranch is the only rescue in Alaska dedicated to beagles only.
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Today’s show is dedicated to Bill the Basset who identifies as a beagle.
We hope everyone had a wonderful National Rescue Dog Day on Saturday. We also hope everyone’s spring weather is as nice as it is here in Alaska. Our temperatures at night are in the lower 40’s but during the day it’s a nice low 60’s. That 60° is hot for us. Those of you in the lower 48 that are affected by the floods or tornados, we hope you are staying safe.
ABR Update:
No changes since last week. All the pups are doing well.
Sorry if I’m slow in answering phone calls, emails, or social media messages. I’m retiring from my paying job at the end of the month. It’s been keeping me very busy, plus the number of pups at the ranch right now is taking up a lot of my free time.
Let’s answer a few questions.
Dave, you say you have one basset and you’re the only rescue in Alaska dedicated to beagles only. Please explain.
The one and only basset is Bill. Bill came to us last summer when a friend was moving to the lower 48 and he couldn’t take him with him. He asked if Bill could live at the ranch. If you saw Bills face, you wouldn’t say no either.
Dave, I thought beagles were always multi-colored as in black, tan, and white. But my neighbor has one he calls red tick. Help?
According to the American Kennel Club, there are 11 standard beagle color variations each with their own AKC Registration Code.
Here are the colors,
Black & Tan - Black, Red & White - Black, Tan & Bluetick - Black, Tan & White - Black, White & Tan – Blue, Tan & White – Brown and White – Brown, White & Tan – Lemon & White – Red & White – Tan & White
And a fun fact, with the recent listing of the French Bulldog as the most popular breed according to the AKC, it moved the beagle to #8. That’s OK, they’re always #1 with me.
Why should I have my beagle spayed or neutered?
There are many reasons why you should have your Beagle spayed or neutered, not least of all because it will likely improve their quality of life (and stop you from worrying about a litter of puppies). Here’s what you need to know:
Firstly, you’re going to have a happy and healthy Beagle. Spaying is proven to reduce the risk of breast cancer and uterine infections, and neutering similarly prevents testicular cancer. So, if you want to prevent these major Beagle killers, neutering and spaying is a sure-fire
.way.
Neutering your male Beagle will also ensure that he is on his best behavior at all times. Neutering prevents aggressive and territorial behaviors, and means that he won’t be spending his entire walk hunting for a partner. So, if you want to prevent these embarrassments, get your Beagle neutered early on!
Remember:
o No, the procedure is not painful. Well, it’s no worse than any other surgery, and it’s carried out under general anesthetic, so they won’t feel a thing.
o Your Beagle won’t become fat and lazy. Just because they’re not ‘at it’ doesn’t mean they’re going to pile on the pounds.
o Don’t worry about age, the vet will ensure that your Beagle isn’t too young to be spayed or neutered. Female Beagles can reproduce as young as four months old, and male Beagles can as of six months.
We have a short show this week. The weather has been nice and we’re getting yard work and home repairs done. That makes for a tired Dave.
Beagle Spotlight: Bill the basset hound. Bill came to ABR last summer. His humans were moving out of state and starting a new life and Bill couldn’t go. I knew his humans and they said they wanted Bill to come to ABR because they like how the pups here are treated. I couldn’t say no and I’m glad I didn’t.
Bill is an exception and has become such a part of the ranch. He’s a good size boy weighing 70 pounds, twice as much as the other pups at the ranch. Since he’s twice as big, his bark and baying are twice as loud and deep. He’ll give his opinion and back talks. Don’t you go near his food dish unless you’re going to refill it. He loves to play tug a war and fetch. He also thinks he’s a lap dog. I also like to say that Bill identifies as a beagle.
Bill you big lug, thank you for making your way to the ranch.
Shoutout: Shoutout to Cheryl Cary. Cheryl is moving to Juneau and gave ABR all the canned pumpkin she had left. Cheryl has been a big supporter of ABR since it started. She is taking her pup Leo with her, so I guess she has shopping to do when she gets there. Safe travels my friend and say hello to the governor.
Alaska Beagle Ranch is a nonprofit and we depend on donations to help us with our mission. What is our mission? Our mission and our goal are for every beagle, especially in Alaska, to have a happy home. For our beagles to be happy, they need to be healthy. We only adopt healthy beagles, so we need your help in paying their medical bills to get or keep them healthy so they can find their forever home. Beagles that can’t be adopted become resident beagles at ABR. Their medical, food and upkeep can be costly. We know that the economy isn’t as good as we would like it to be. Just a few dollars add up and goes a long, long way. You can find us on PayPal @Beagle Ranch907 or go to our Facebook page of Alaska Beagle Ranch and you can find links to PayPal and our Amazon wish list.
Looking for a sponsor.If you have a business or product that is dog related and you’re looking to sponsor or advertise on a dog related podcast and you like ours, give me a call Dave 907-202-4226. It can be dog food, treats, daycare, training or whatever. It doesn’t have to be strictly for beagles. Let’s talk about it.
We are also looking for some wonderful fosters. There can be a lot involved in being a foster, so think it over. Some of our beagles might have special needs like having to go to the vet, or they might need to take meds and maybe it might need some additional training. Of course, they always need some good loving. Sorry, but you must live in the Matanuska Susitna Valley area, specifically near Wasilla or Palmer. Email me at akbeagleranch@gmail.comor call us at 907-202-4226 for more information. Remember, our goal is for every beagle, especially in Alaska, has a happy home.
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