Beagles most talkative dog breed? No woofing way!

I'm sitting here on my bed with Lulu, writing this post. Lulu isn't making a sound.

Most of the time, if it weren't for the jingling of her tags, I wouldn't know where Lulu is.

Until someone is at the door.

Or she hears a disturbing noise outside.

Or she catches wind of a nearby dog.

In a recent Vetstreet.com article, beagles got the dubious distinction of being named the MOST talkative dog breed.

MOST?!

I will concede that Lulu barks a lot. Howls a lot. But only at distinct times, not all the time. But I've met many beagles, and I would say I've yet to meet one who is so talkative that they will have a conversation with you. I have seen dogs who will do that.

 
Dachshunds were completely left off the list, which I just find to be bogus. My parents' Cappy and Buster never shut up. I know, I had to watch them this weekend. And you tell Cappy "quiet" and he harrumphs at you. He has to get the last word in.

And Buster is part dachshund and part black lab, and all he does is bark and howl!

I think the writer in some cases is mistaking "talking" for loud. If this were the loudest dog breeds, yes, I would agree beagles win that prize. Lulu's howl wakes up the whole neighborhood. In a way, that's why I got her. But that doesn't mean she's talkative.

So what do you think? Do you have a talkative beagle? Comment below, please! Here's the list:

The 12 Most Talkative Breeds:

1- Beagle
2- Miniature Pinscher
3- Pomeranian
4- Chihuahua
5- Alaskan Malamute
6- Siberian Husky
7- American English Coonhound
8- Miniature Schnauzer
9- Basset Hound
10- German Shepherd
11- Yorkshire Terrier
12- Bloodhound

Details at Vetstreet.com .