New Jersey Beagles at Breezy Point

Let me start by saying, we not agents or brokers who sell puppies for other "Breeders" who live all over the country.  We do not sell puppies site unseen or from a photograph.  When you call and inquire about our puppies, I (the breeder) answer the phone.  Not a salesperson from a faceless breeder trying to sell you a puppy from a photo. 

If you're seriously interested in buying a puppy, please do me a favor before you go ahead and buy one.   Think about the time, responsibility, dedication, and expenses involved in owning a dog or new puppy. Remember, if you can't afford to buy the puppy, you certainly can't afford all the expenses that come along with that puppy after you bring him home.  One of my biggest concern when selling one of my puppies is making sure it's going to a caring, loving home.  A home that understands the huge responsibility and dedication involved in raising a dog.  Very simply put, are YOU ready for the added responsibility and expense of owning a new puppy? If you're not sure, then you're probably not....

So many times people buy a puppy thinking it's not going to change their life. Wrong! If you're not willing to embrace this puppy as the newest member of your family and make decisions based on the best interest of your dog,  it's not time for you. If you're not ready to deal with vet bills, housebreaking, the day to day love, attention, and maintenance required with owning a puppy,  it's not time for you. 

I'm not trying to talk you out of anything. I'd just like to give you a few things to think about before you make that HUGE decision to bring a new puppy into your home.  Before you buy a puppy from me, or anyone else for that matter, think hard about the points I will bring out in this message. 

Will your pup become an active member of your family or will he spend more time then he should in a crate? Going off to work at 7:00am and returning at 5:00 or 6:00 at night is a long time for any dog to be left in a crate, especially a high energy dog like a beagle.  So think about how your work schedule will affect the alone time for your puppy, and is it fair to the animal.   How will owning a dog affect YOUR life? Are you prepared to forego other activities in order to tend to the puppy's needs?
 

How about house breaking a puppy?  House training a puppy will take a lot of time, patience, and consistent work on your part, and believe me, accidents on your carpet ARE GONG TO HAPPEN! It's not an easy job, and if no one is home during the day it's very difficult for a puppy to learn where to go potty, which will be frustrating for the owner and the puppy.  Seriously, do you have what it takes AND the time to house break a puppy?  If you have any doubts, don't get a puppy.

Puppy teeth are very sharp until about 4 months of age, at which time their adult teeth start to come in. They will most likely chew your furniture, carpet, favorite pair of shoes, or even tear the stuffing out of their own bed, which is extremely dangerous for your puppy.

 Puppy teeth could also be a problem for small children. I'm not going to kid you, puppy teeth hurt and even though a beagle is a wonderful choice as an all around family pet, making it through the "puppy stage" period could be a problem for a child. On the other hand, is your puppy safe around your small children? Perhaps a child will hold the puppy too tight, or sudden moves from a puppy could cause a child to drop him. Children get excited and and try to chase puppies. They could accidentally step on him and seriously injure him. These are things you need to consider before you purchase a puppy. Are your children ready/old enough for a new puppy?


Your puppy will need regular trips to the vet for his health care, especially for the first few months. 2nd and 3rd puppy shots, and a rabies vaccination at about 4 months of age. He'll need monthly heartworm medication to be used as a preventative against this deadly disease. Flea and tick meds monthly.  He'll need annual visits for yearly boosters and heartworm tests, and spay or neutering at 6 months of age.  Office visits can be costly.  How about the possibility of unexpected medical emergencies that could cost anywhere from $1000.00 to thousands of dollars depending on the emergency.  Are you ready and willing, and can you afford to provide health care for your dog?  If you're not willing to accept this responsibility, don't get a dog.
 

When you decide it's time to starting thinking about adding a new puppy to your family, be sure to start your search for your beagle at least 4 to 6 months before you actually want to bring your puppy home.  Most breeders, including myself work off a waiting list and do not have puppies available on the spot. A lot of families make the mistake of thinking all they have to do is call a breeder and they'll have a puppy for them.  They don't always. What happens then is families start scrambling for a puppy, especially if the pup is going to be a Christmas or birthday gift.   When they find there is nothing available from a reputable breeder, they could make a bad decision by ending up on the internet buying from a "Sales Agents" who knows nothing about that puppy except the $ signs he's going to get when the deal is done'

The best advice I can give you is find a breeder that you like and trust.  Work only with them.  Remember, you're not just buying a puppy, you're buying the knowledge, experience, and the advice your breeder can give you.  Someone who will be there to answer all your questions, even after you bring your puppy home.  That's not something you're going to get from an internet "Sales Agent," who has no connection to that puppy at all or from an out of state breeder who will sell you their puppy no questions asked and only cares about your money.   What do you do if you wind up with a sick puppy you just bought and had shipped from 6 states away?"  Do you ship him back?  Do you get reimbursed for vet bills from the "breeder"?  Do they even take your phone call or or emails?  I don't think so. 

The photos to the right are NOT our puppies.  They are photos of puppies that came from puppy mills.  The top photos are "The cute little puppies in the store window."  Underneath are the photos of the mothers to those puppies.  They are the poor helpless animals who are suffering and will continue to suffer as long as the public buys "The cute little puppies in the store window," or out of state breeders who are willing to sell you a puppy sight unseen.

If you have thought about all the points I have just brought out and still feel a puppy is right for your family, then I congratulate you. Owning a dog can be a wonderful loving experience for both adults and children. It's a tremendous way to teach your children to love, respect, and nurture life. To be kind, gentle and caring. 

I'd also like to encourage you to have your new dog or puppy micro chipped.  It's an easy procedure which does not hurt your dog.  Some breeders offer it, or it can be done at your vets office.  It's an inexpensive way where you will have a better chance of getting your dog back if he gets lost.  It does not guarantee he will be found, but the odds are much higher he will be reunited with his family. 

Last but very very important,  for the health of you dog, please do the right thing by having your dog spayed or neutered.  Not only does it help protect the pedigree of the puppy you're thinking of purchasing but it helps control the pet population by avoiding unwanted pregnancies. 

Sorry my message was so long. Thank you to those of you who took the time to read this page.  I know it was a lot to read, but I definitely think everything was worth discussing.  I hope it gave you a lot to think about before moving forward with purchasing a puppy.  Hopefully it has given you the information needed to make good decisions.  When buying a puppy, remember, if it's too good to be true, it's probably because it is.  If it doesn't feel right, RUN!

Good luck in your search.....