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NChunt1 said:
Anyone know of any one that has some beagles/ breeds them that are looking to sell. Me and my family are trying to get into rabbit hunting with beagles
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Where are you located?

There are lots of very knowledgeable houndsman all over the state. Two things I'd consider doing before getting dogs is running with some folks that already have a pack. You can see if their dogs are what you like or if you'd like something faster,slower, rougher or cleaner. If you don't know anybody then I'd recommend attending a field trial. In all of my experiences they are a welcoming bunch to new folks. You will get to see a lot of dogs running, meet some great folks, eat good, and maybe even walk away with a nice started dog or pup.

I'd check with a reputable breeder of hunting beagles before I took chances on a random guy who could be a dog jockey just giving you his junk before season ends JMHO. A good dog/pack can set you up for a lot of good times and memories, and a bad one can ruin it all 5 minutes after it gets off the tailgate.
 
I'm in Chattanooga and I'm not afraid to travel. I completely agree with everything you said finding a dog is not easy task. But I'm not new to hunting dogs, I've been hunting mnt curs for squirrel most my life we also hound hunt bears with Walker dogs. I'm just looking for some phone numbers of some reputable breeders or serious hunters that others might know and have had dealings with.
 
NChunt1 said:
I'm in Chattanooga and I'm not afraid to travel. I completely agree with everything you said finding a dog is not easy task. But I'm not new to hunting dogs, I've been hunting mnt curs for squirrel most my life we also hound hunt bears with Walker dogs. I'm just looking for some phone numbers of some reputable breeders or serious hunters that others might know and have had dealings with.
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You outta try them curs for bears. My group won't hunt unless I bring my curs and they all hunt hounds lol in all seriousness don't fall into the got to have a pack of rabbit dogs mentality. You can kill every rabbit on the place with 2 well trained beagles.
 
The Tennessee State championship is this weekend in Lavergne. They usually have a big turn out. Should be plenty of guys you could talk to and you be able to watch some good dogs as well.

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Mack Cullins has some good dogs. I've hunted with Mack before, and he is president of the club I used to be in. His website has his contact info on it. If he doesn't have any I'd imagine he might know where one is you could check out. I'll ask around for you and PM you any other info. This is Mack's website, he would be a good start.

drycreekkennels.weebly.com

Dry Creek Kennels

Dry Creek Kennels
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Check out Trackem Down Kennels on Youtube and Facebook.
Joey is from St. Louis Missouri and one of the most dedicated beaglers I know. He has made a name for himself and raises some fine dogs/litters.
I brought him to TN for 3 consecutive years for swampers which he had never chased and became addicted to!!
The man runs/trains year around even if it aint but for an hour of the morning during the summer toting water bottles for his dogs!! He primarily hunts public ground in Mo and would guess 200-300 rabbits killed on average if not more.
 
There is a guy by the name of Tyler Walling around Sparta/Rock Island(I think)he usually has some good ones. I had a female from his kennel that showed a lot of potential a few years ago and I see he's still active in the sport through FB. I know a few guys who have owned dogs from him and dogs were exactly as Tyler described, buyers were happy.
 

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