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CKC REGISTERED BEAGLES

What is included with a Puppy?

Lifetime Breeder Support and Advice
CKC Registration (limited)
Optional AKC Registration at owners cost
Dewormed on Week 2,4,6 and 8 using Strongid
Custom vaccination schedule through the University of Wisconsin as per the Dam's nomograph results
Appropriate set of vaccinations given at time of pup leaving along with a wellness check performed by Veterinarian at 8 weeks
Custom DNA & Health Panel done through Embark
Puppies cleared for Lafora (one genetic strain of Epilepsy)
Microchipped through CKC
2 Year Health Guarantee
Lifetime Health Guarantee for genetic diseases (MLS, FVII, PRA, Lafora tested in Beagles)
30 days of Free Pet Insurance through Trupanion
Crate Trained starting at 6.5 weeks
Toys and blanket with Mom's scent
Puppy Slip lead
Optional Weekly Phone/Zoom sessions for assistance with training
Socialized with people, sights, surfaces, sounds, objects and other animals using our combination of Puppy Culture & Avidog training program
Puppy's place based on APET (Avid Puppy Evaluation Test) results & homes provided with custom training program as per these results.
Lifetime take back policy if owner is no longer able to care for the dog at any point for any reason

What is the cost of a Puppy?

The purchase price of a FoxFire Beagle puppy is $3,500 CAD, with a $500 non-refundable holding fee due once puppies reach two weeks of age.
The holding fee is applied toward the final purchase price.

This pricing reflects the significant investment made into the health, care, and development of every FoxFire Beagle. From a species-appropriate raw diet and routine chiropractic care, to show and performance entries, training classes, extensive health testing of breeding dogs, and comprehensive DNA panels performed on puppies prior to placement, every dollar is reinvested directly back into our breeding program.

Once puppies are born, we contact families who have been carefully shortlisted. Holding fees are non-refundable, as we value commitment and take the responsibility of placement very seriously. Our dedication to each puppy and their family is lifelong, and we prioritize open, ongoing communication with our owners throughout the dog’s life.

Companion puppies are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club on a non-breeding agreement and are required to be spayed or neutered at the age outlined in our contract.

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is $3,000 USD for U.S. residents and $3,500 CAD for Canadian residents. Prices are subject to change; however, the price in effect at the time a holding fee is accepted will always be honored.

A Puppy with a Foundation

- Our Commitment to a Thoughtful Start

While a FoxFire puppy may require a higher initial investment, we send our puppies home with a strong foundation in both training and socialization. With decades of experience under our belts as their breeders, our puppies leave having already been introduced to the core skills typically covered in a six-week training course.

Continued practice at home is essential, but we remain a constant resource for our families. We offer lifetime training support whether that is in person, by phone, or via Zoom at no additional cost, for the entire life of the dog.

Early Recall Development

Recall training begins early at Foxfire. Puppies are introduced to a “come when called” foundation as early as four weeks of age. By eight weeks, each puppy has a reliable puppy recall which is a temporary cue that bridges the gap until formal recall training begins with their new name.

New families are sent home with the tools, guidance, and strategies needed to continue developing recall throughout their dog’s life. With Beagles, recall isn’t just a training goal - it’s a lifelong safety priority.

Stillness & Self-Regulation

The foundation of this behaviour is introduced in puppyhood, where puppies are taught to sit and remain calm and neutral when asked. This skill gives families an invaluable tool, particularly during puppyhood, when learning to engage their “off switch” is just as important as active training.

Loose-Lead Foundations

One of the most common training challenges is teaching puppies to walk politely on a loose lead. Before leaving our care, our puppies are introduced to leash walking and are taught to move forward without biting the leash or putting on the brakes.

We also provide families with Zoom sessions and structured exercises to address pulling and reinforce good leash habits, helping prevent common issues from developing in adulthood.

Leave It: Impulse Control & Safety

It’s no secret that Beagles are enthusiastic food lovers. Because of this, every FoxFire puppy is taught the beginning of a “leave it” command using a variety of distractions, including food. Puppies learn that when the cue is given, they must disengage from attempting to grab or chase the item.

This is one of the most valuable commands in Beagle ownership and plays a critical role in safety and impulsve control.

Focus & Engagement

The focus command is one of the most valuable behaviours we teach our puppies. They are taught that access to rewards including food, treats, or affection, comes from calmly sitting, remaining settled, and offering eye contact.

This skill provides families with an effective way to regain their dog’s attention and encourage calm behaviour, especially around common distractions like squirrels or other dogs.

Potty Training Foundations

Our puppies are started with litter training using artificial grass and paper pellets. They are also introduced to outdoor potty routines and begin learning to ask at the door.

Although a new environment can create brief setbacks, our puppies generally transition smoothly, having been raised in a clean, structured environment.

Early Crate Foundations

We begin crate training at approximately 6.5 weeks of age. Puppies are first introduced to the crate with a littermate, helping them build positive associations while feeling secure. By seven weeks, puppies transition to individual crates for both naps and overnight rest.

Starting crate training early provides puppies with an important sense of structure, independence, and emotional regulation. This early exposure helps ease the transition into new homes, reduces stress, and supports smoother house training and safer management throughout puppyhood.

What We Expect From You

At FoxFire, we invest extensive time, care, and training into every puppy we raise. In return, we expect our puppy homes to be committed to the lifelong well-being, development, and enrichment of their Beagles.

Do Your Homework & Know the Breed

Beagles are not “one-size-fits-all” pets. They are intelligent, highly scent-driven, enthusiastic food lovers with a strong natural curiosity and energy. Before applying for a FoxFire puppy, we expect you to have thoroughly researched the breed, understand the commitment involved, and be confident that a Beagle is the right fit for your lifestyle and home

Provide Loving Care & Life-Long Commitment

We expect our puppies to receive:

Premium nutrition appropriate for their life stage
Regular veterinary care and preventative health maintenance
Daily exercise, mental stimulation, and training reinforcement
Patient guidance, appropriate leadership, and consistency

Beagles thrive when they are part a core part of a family home isolated from it. A Beagle should be integrated into family activity, social interactions, and routine.

Continue Their Training & Socialization

Our puppies leave home with:

foundational obedience (recall, “leave it,” focus, settle)
early leash walking skills
potty foundations and crate introduction

However, training doesn’t stop when they walk out the door. We expect homes to:

continue reinforcing commands consistently
enroll in ongoing training (basic obedience up through advanced skills
socialize puppies to a wide variety of environments, people, and other dogs

Because Beagles are scent hounds, they benefit immensely from structured training throughout their lifetime - this includes continuing with crate training

Safety & Secure Containment

Beagles are scent-driven hounds, and their instinct to follow a trail cannot be trained away. For this reason, safe containment is a core expectation of every FoxFire home.

We require that our Beagles are:

Kept on leash when not in a securely enclosed area
Housed with Beagle-proofed fencing designed to prevent digging, climbing, or escape
Never relied upon invisible or electronic fencing as a sole means of containment

A loose Beagle is a high-risk Beagle. Proper containment protects your dog from traffic, wildlife, and dangerous situations that can arise in seconds. We are not simply not interested to work with homes that do not prioritize secure containment and responsible management.

Communicate With Us

A FoxFire home isn’t a “one-and-done” transaction, it’s a partnership. We expect:

open communication about behaviour, training, health, or lifestyle questions
updates on important milestones in your dog’s life
honest discussion if challenges arise
We will always support you. Our training advice and guidance are free for the lifetime of your dog but we also expect engagement and proactive communication from you.

While not required, we are especially excited to work with homes who are interested in building upon a Beagle’s natural talents or becoming more deeply involved with the breed.

Homes That Stand Out

Performance & Scent-Based Activities

Beagles are scent hounds by design, and many thrive when given structured outlets to use their nose. We welcome and encourage homes interested in exploring performance and working activities such as:

Nose Work
Barn Hunt
Tracking
Beagle Hunting Performance Tests

These activities provide exceptional mental stimulation, reinforce engagement with the handler, and allow Beagles to work in ways that are deeply instinctual and fulfilling. We are happy to support and guide families who wish to pursue these avenues, whether recreationally or competitively.

Guardian Homes

We welcome inquiries from homes interested in becoming guardian homes, including those willing to responsibly keep a male intact under contract. Guardian placements are carefully considered and require excellent communication, commitment to training, and a shared philosophy on responsible breeding and management.

Guardian homes receive ongoing support and guidance and play an important role in the future of the FoxFire breeding program.

Show & Breed-Focused Homes

We are always happy to connect with:

Beginner show homes looking to learn and grow
Intermediate or advanced exhibitors seeking collaboration
Homes interested in networking, mentoring, and breed involvement

Whether your goals include conformation, performance, or future breeding under guidance, we value strong relationships with like-minded individuals who prioritize soundness, temperament, and breed preservation.

A Shared Vision

Every FoxFire placement is built on mutual trust, communication, and shared goals. Whether you are pursuing performance sports, show ambitions, guardian opportunities, or simply want an exceptional companion, we look forward to working with homes who are passionate about the Beagle breed and committed to doing right by the dogs in their care.

A Partnership for Life

At FoxFire, placing a puppy is the beginning of a long-term relationship built on a shared love of the Beagle breed. We provide the early foundation through socialization, training, health screening, and ongoing guidance, while our homes provide the daily structure, patience, and care that allow these dogs to thrive.

If you are ready for a lifetime commitment to a Beagle, not just as pet, but as true hounds, built for endurance, lead by their nose, curious, driven, and full of character. If you value the breed for what it was meant to be and are ready for a lifelong commitment, we would be honoured to work with you.

Health Testing

We believe strongly in setting our puppies up for the best possible future. To support this, we prioritize extensive health testing for all of our Beagles and thoughtfully select sires based on comprehensive health results. Each pairing is carefully planned to reduce the risk of known genetic conditions and to support long-term health and soundness within the breed.

Our Beagles are tested/cleared in the following:

OFA Hips Xray
OFA Heart
Full Embark DNA Panel & tested for 160 Genetic Diseases
All non-affected in MLS, PRA and Factor VII
OFA Eyes
Full Thyroid Panel
Lafora Genetic Test (hereditary, myoclonic epilepsy)

Socialization Protocols

Our breeding program incorporates both the Puppy Culture Program and the Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing Program, beginning at birth and continuing through each critical stage of early development. From the neonatal and transitional stages through the sensitive period, we follow structured protocols designed to support early neurological development, emotional resilience, and confidence.

These carefully planned practices help shape well-balanced puppies that are better equipped to handle stress, adapt to new environments, and demonstrate strong trainability as they mature. While these programs provide an excellent foundation for well-socialized family companions, they also prepare puppies for success in performance and conformation venues.

To learn more about how I put these protocols in place, click here.

The Responsible Breeder vs. The Backyard Breeder

One of the most important lessons prospective owners learn when seeking a well-bred purebred dog is patience. Finding the right puppy also means finding the right breeder, and that process takes time. It is not uncommon to wait one to three years for a thoughtfully bred dog from a reputable breeder, and that wait is an intentional part of responsible breeding.

It can be tempting to choose the convenience of immediate availability through online advertisements offering “purebred” puppies with little to no wait. However, quick access often comes with significant long-term risk. Dogs bred without careful planning, health testing, or oversight may present unpredictable health, temperament, and financial challenges later in life.

As preservation breeders, we do not breed for profit. Funds from our litters are reinvested directly into our dogs through health testing, stud fees, proper puppy rearing, training, trial and entry fees, and overall breeding-related expenses. Puppies are priced to support responsible breeding practices and to ensure that each dog receives the care, testing, and developmental foundation they deserve.

A responsible breeder cannot guarantee perfection, but they can guarantee that every reasonable step has been taken to produce the healthiest puppy possible. This includes genetic health testing, careful pedigree research, and intentional pairings. These practices are often absent in backyard breeding, as they require significant time, knowledge, and financial investment.

It is also important for prospective Beagle owners to understand the differences between hunting-line Beagles and well-bred performance or show-line Beagles. Hunting lines are often bred specifically for high drive and vocalization and may be more challenging for the average household. Similarly, Beagles commonly advertised through classified sites are frequently unregistered, unhealth-tested, and bred without regard for temperament or long-term soundness.

For those who truly value the Beagle’s temperament, structure, and purpose, choosing a responsibly bred dog from a preservation-focused program is an investment in both the dog’s future and your own.

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BYB Beagle Puppy

Pictured is a backyard-bred Beagle puppy found on Kijiji or Craigslist. While puppies like this are often offered at a lower price point, they are typically bred without adherence to the breed standard or long-term planning. This puppy does not display correct Beagle type, structure, or expression, and its overall conformation suggests poor balance and weak construction.

Well-Bred Beagle Puppy

This well-bred Beagle puppy demonstrates correct breed type, from balanced structure to it's soft, pleading expression. Bred with intention and health tested parents, this puppy reflects the importance of breeding to the standard.

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