Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chance 2 Ranch Show Beagles • 231-258-0973 • rachel@chance2ranch.com ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.chance2ranch.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [C2R Articles](https://www.chance2ranch.com/c2r-articles/) - [Getting Ready For New Puppy](https://www.chance2ranch.com/getting-ready-for-new-puppy/) - While you wait for your new puppy or dog to arrive, there are things you can do to prepare your home. Just like babies, puppies and even sometimes adult dogs will go around your house and yard and explore the new scene. Think like a dog and look at what is at their eye level - [Vaccination Schedule](https://www.chance2ranch.com/vaccinating-vs-immunization/) - We are not veterinarians – however, we have compiled many scholarly articles and research papers and have had discussions with the University of Wisconsin’s CAVIDS Veterinarian, our own local veterinarian, and several other veterinarians that we know who own Beagles and Show/Hunt them, regarding vaccinating our puppies. We do regular blood tests that scientifically measure - [Canine Nutrition](https://www.chance2ranch.com/canine-nutrition/) - We have done a lot of research through veterinary and university journal articles and have come up with a program that seems to work for our dogs. A challenge we have with Beagles is that they are prone to epileptic seizures - there is no test for it so you never know where it will - [C2R Health Team](https://www.chance2ranch.com/c2r-health-team/) - Chance 2 Ranch uses Concord Veterinary Clinic, 412N Main Street, Concord, MI 49237 517-524-8180 for c-sections, rabies vaccines, and other routine things that come up. We do our own vaccinations with vaccines purchased from Revival Animal Health Products. For OFA Hips/Patella extrays, we use Heritage Veterinary Clinic, 150 Waterstradt Commerce Dr, Dundee, MI 48131 phone - [What You Get With Your Puppy](https://www.chance2ranch.com/what-you-get-with-your-puppy/) - Anyone can breed dogs. So why buy from C2R? We have been breeding Beagles for a decade, and have dozens of litters under our belt. We breed for ourselves- to improve our hunting stock and show stock. We have invested thousands of dollars into our dogs and have a vested interest in producing well-bred Beagles - [Breeding Better Dogs](https://www.chance2ranch.com/breeding-better-dogs/) - C2R strives to improve the Beagle breed as a whole. We have had many litters over the years and we started our breeding programs over several times to get just the right dogs. Now we are into our 2nd & 3rd generation puppies and are finding that through proper nutrition and training we can create - [C2R Sharpens The Saw](https://www.chance2ranch.com/c2r-sharpens-the-saw/) - Part of being a good breeder is learning about health and nutrition and training. Here at C2R, we have a large network of veterinary friends, long-time breeders, and mentors. We record and track our litters and continuously try to improve our packs, ever learning new things. As of September 6, 2023, Rachel Lucas at Chance - [Cleaning The Beagle's Ears](https://www.chance2ranch.com/cleaning-the-beagles-ears/) - From Whole Dog Journal: Holistic veterinarian Stacey Hershman, of Nyack, New York, took an interest in ear infections when she became a veterinary technician in her teens. "This is a subject that isn't covered much in vet school," she says. "I learned about treating ear infections from the veterinarians I worked with over the years. - [Beagle Feet & Legs](https://www.chance2ranch.com/beagle-feet-legs/) - C2R trains horses as well as dogs, and the similarities are uncanny, both in their conformation, and in training methods. In horses, if a horse is lame, you cannot use it. Likewise, if a dog is lame, it cannot run rabbits or be competitive in the field So it is to your advantage to understand - [Beagle Teeth](https://www.chance2ranch.com/beagle-teeth/) - Most of us don’t even think to look in a dog’s mouth. However, there are good reasons to discover problems before they arise. If a dog’s teeth are misaligned, or if there are retained baby teeth, it can cause undue rubbing on the enamel and eventually lead to abscesses or painful teeth that need to - [Expense Of Owning A Beagle](https://www.chance2ranch.com/expense-of-owning-a-beagle/) - Owning a breeding operation is not an inexpensive venture. Along with a lot of hard work, daily hard work, comes the expenses. If done properly, the pack has to stay at its optimum health for reproducing quality dogs. Here is a generalized list of what our expenses were in 2023, for a breeding female and - [Grooming Your Beagle](https://www.chance2ranch.com/grooming-your-beagle/) - Beagles have a double coat. This means they have a downy, soft hair underneath, and long, guard hairs on top. So they do shed and grooming should be done on a regular schedule. Monthly bathing and daily brushing will help keep your house clean and your dog happy. Investing in a 36" grooming table with - [Kennel Clubs](https://www.chance2ranch.com/kennel-clubs/) - Chance 2 Ranch registers all of our Beagles with the American Kennel Club. The AKC is constantly striving to make life for dogs better, by having organized breed events, having a legislative branch that monitors dog laws and ensures the best outcome, and by recognizing responsible breeders. We are actively working towards the AKC Breeder - [Measuring Your Beagle](https://www.chance2ranch.com/measuring-your-beagle/) - The American Kennel Club recognizes a 13" and a 15" variety of Beagle. The term "Pocket Beagle" is a marketing scam - they breed runts to runts to runts and you end up with a very small body size while the organs stay normal size, so you end up with lots of health issues and - [To Neuter/Spay Or Not?](https://www.chance2ranch.com/to-neuter-spay-or-not/) - Spaying a Female: Removal of ovaries and uterus. Neutering a Male: Removal of the testicles in a male. Most vets and rescues will push sterilization of dogs because it can prevent unwanted pregnancies and overpopulation, stop or reduce some behavioral problems, and prevent some health issues. But at what age is it safe to sterilize - [Developmental Puppy Phases](https://www.chance2ranch.com/developmental-puppy-phases/) - A Beagle is not an adult until 3 years of age. Repeat, a dog is STILL an adolescent if under 3 YEARS OLD. These are the phases that pups go through when born, missing important handling techniques during any of these phases can be detrimental to a dog. We take great care in making sure - [Potty Training The Puppy](https://www.chance2ranch.com/potty-training-the-puppy/) - Potty training requires careful observation of the dog or puppy you bring into your home – no matter what age. Have some paper towel and some Windex handy! It's inevitable that your new puppy/dog will go potty on your floor. When a dog/puppy enters into a new place, there are so many new smells and - [Resource Guarding](https://www.chance2ranch.com/resource-guarding/) - We found this on the internet - very informative about training your new Beagle! Resource guarding is when a Beagle reacts when they perceive a threat to a valuable resource in their possession. The Beagle feels they are about to lose something and takes action to keep it. Resource guarding does not always have to - [So You Want A Beagle?](https://www.chance2ranch.com/so-you-want-a-beagle/) - Of course you want a Beagle - they are small enough for living inside your home, they are merry little hounds that make you laugh. They are kind and most love children and even other animals if acclimated properly. They do need some grooming but not as much hair as say, a German Shepherd. But - [Training The Rabbit Dog](https://www.chance2ranch.com/training-the-rabbit-dog/) - Greg and I are both trainers. We have been around animals our entire lives, and both started out training horses and other farm animals from the time we were little. In 2009, we opened Chance 2 Ranch Hounds and Horses. We have been successfully training horses professionally since then, and in our spare time, training - [Trimming Nails](https://www.chance2ranch.com/trimming-nails/) - A dog’s nails are a bit different than ours, so it’s important to learn some tips for trimming them safely and making the experience as positive as possible for your pup. Instead of a flat nail like humans have, our dogs have curved and oval-shaped nails. Dog nails are made up of two major layers: - [Beagle Nutrition](https://www.chance2ranch.com/beagle-nutrition/) - Everyone has their own theory on how to feed dogs. Here, we will tell you ours. C2R researches nutrition for many reasons - to help dogs run more efficient in the field, to grow healthier puppies, to have longevity in our breeding stock, and to have the best looking dogs out there. As nutrition is - [Beagle Health Testing](https://www.chance2ranch.com/beagle-health-testing/) - The first health testing our Beagles are subject to is a saliva test sent in to Embark Labs. It tests for genetic health issues specific to Beagles, as described below: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) - a back/spine issue that refers to a health condition affecting the discs that act as cushions between vertebrae. All Beagles ## Pages - [Welcome](https://www.chance2ranch.com/) - Welcome to Chance 2 Ranch notably the home of AKC Beagles! Rachel is an AKC Breeder of Merit and has successfully raised many litters of well-bred, well-planned litters. See the dogs we have available by clicking here. Greg & Rachel Lucas have enjoyed a lifetime of raising and caring for animals. Greg is an avid - [For Sale](https://www.chance2ranch.com/beagles-for-sale/) - Lotta had 6 gorgeous pups and we have one male left. Tell us about yourself and your interest in our pups. We help match your personality to one of our pups. On or about 09/23/26, $250 deposit due and sign contract. Pick up about 10/07/26 with remaining $2250 due. Become part of our C2R Beagle - [C2R Studs](https://www.chance2ranch.com/c2r-studs/) - Pedigree- Conner - [Females](https://www.chance2ranch.com/females/) - CH C2R Put On The Red Dress"Roxanne" Born 8/5/25, by multiple RBIS winning and Westminster placing GCH Everwind's Living The Dream "Quinten" out of our best broodbitch CH C2R Little Black Dress "Lily", this little spitfire earned her championship at just 8 months old. She has a killer free-stack and sets her self right up. - [Hunting](https://www.chance2ranch.com/hunting/) - We have a pack of Beagles that we use for hunting. For many years, we have gone to field-trials with our Beagles to test their hunting abilities. We have several NKC Little Pack and Progressive Pack champions and a couple that are champions in both formats. We started to dabble in AKC field trials but - [Champions](https://www.chance2ranch.com/champions/) - [Farrier](https://www.chance2ranch.com/farrier/) - Greg Lucas, Farrier517-262-6193 Greg Lucas started as a farrier’s apprentice in 1991. Learning from an old-timer, he put his experience riding horses together with his engineering experience and now spends his time successfully trimming and shoeing, and experimenting with problem feet. Greg is constantly ‘sharpening the saw’ with new technology, seminars, farrier magazines and pod casts. - [Testimonials](https://www.chance2ranch.com/testimonials/) - It's uncanny how just the right owner shows up at just the right time for just the right dog. At C2R, we have had the great pleasure to match our dogs with some of the best people in the world. We would like to thank each and every one of you! Many of our owners ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.chance2ranch.com/category/uncategorized/)