Woods Creek Pocket Beagles is currently the only approved breeder in the state of Washington through the Olde English Pocket Beagle Registry. Because of my love for them, it broke my heart to think of this wonderful breed’s extinction so I decided to do my part and help bring them back. OEPB’s were given the name "Pocket" in 1999 when Robert Mock founded the organization, Olde English Pocket Beagl
e Registry, for the restoration of this rare breed back from virtual extinction, after finding a few kept by hunters in the Ozark and Appalachian mountains. They were given the name "Pocket" because in the old days, hunters would put them in their saddle bags to take on the hunt with them. By today’s standards, she’s pretty much average, however, at one time in history they were known to be as small as 8” in height and some rare one can still be found, today. Historians believe, from documentation, that these small Beagles were the first Beagle's in existence and that the bigger version that we know today, are from a mix of this breed and a Harrier. As of just a couple of years ago, through DNA testing and lineage tracing, there were believed to be only about 1200 in existence in the world. To date, this breed has tolerated NO genetic faults. My husband and I have four of them and they are extremely intelligent, loving, gentle and do NOT howl like the larger beagle does - they do bark when someone is at the door or they see another animal in the yard or while playing - just like any other dog. They are wonderful with children and the elderly but, like any other dog, they need guidance to become a well-mannered companion. Because their sense of smell is almost equal to that of a bloodhound it is recommended to have a fenced yard so they don't run off on the scent of anything that gets their interest. It is also highly recommended to have them micro-chipped as soon as they’re old enough so, if they do run off, you will have a higher chance of having them returned to you. To learn more about this wonderful breed, please visit www.OEPBR.org. You can also reference "The Complete History of the Pocket Beagle" written by E. Fitch Daglish, available through www.OEPBR.org.