Best Fencing for beagles and bassets.

pizzamaker40 · 10-05-2011, 04:03 PM

Everyone has their opinion I know they do. So express what it is about fencing and what you think the is the best fencing option. I need to fence an acre for as reasonable as possible without breaking the bank. So....Your idea's are greatly appreciated. Keep in mind that there may be more dogs added in the future.

Boomer's Mom · 10-05-2011, 10:32 PM

Let's see if we can help you out:

20 foot tall with 5 feet buried underground and all electrified.
Razor wire at the top.
Armed guards at each corner, ready to throw treats back into the pen for potential escapees.

CatherineM · 10-05-2011, 10:50 PM

Pretty much.

pizzamaker40 · 10-06-2011, 08:52 AM

hahahaha ummmm why don't just admit it. Fort Knox!!!!

Boomer's Mom · 10-06-2011, 09:58 AM

Oh yes, and a moat with gators (sorry gator girlz!).

Fort Knox + Alcatraz

pizzamaker40 · 10-06-2011, 10:36 AM

hahahah my poor daisy will be chopped meat.

Mikey T · 10-06-2011, 11:33 AM

I have been fine with 5 foot chain link bot no fencing system is ever 1oo%

I highly recommend self closing and latching gates . If you have diggers you need eaither to have concreat footing ` 4 FEET DEEP ALONG THE PEREMITER or take 3-4 foot epoxy coated wire securly attached to the base of the chain link and then burried an in or to below the surface this will act as a digging barrier because dog that dig to creat an escape are going to do so close barrier not thrree feet away so they alway hhit the fence barrier which makes digging impossible over time they usual give up. The concreate barrier is more permenate. non epoxy coated wire can rust out in a couple years epoxy coating will help exten the life but it is not forever.

Basset are easier to contain than beagles because beagles can fit through a smaller opening. often they only need an inch or two gap so the fencing needs to be instaled with this in mind no large gap because of terain changed or poor fit between post and gates an posts and house etc.

Chain link is not perfect a few enterprising dog will climb it. and if the dog have high drive the sight of other animal can creat problems of barking and fence running. Then I recommend a solid fence like stockade but in such situation I use a stockade on the outside of the chain link where I want to block sight lines. and not as the secourity. Wood fences require to much maintenance to remain secure even presure treated maybe the new plastics are ok but they are very pricey especial compared chain link.

10-05-2011, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
pizzamaker40 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 52	Best Fencing for beagles and bassets. Everyone has their opinion I know they do. So express what it is about fencing and what you think the is the best fencing option. I need to fence an acre for as reasonable as possible without breaking the bank. So....Your idea's are greatly appreciated. Keep in mind that there may be more dogs added in the future.

10-05-2011, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Let's see if we can help you out: 20 foot tall with 5 feet buried underground and all electrified. Razor wire at the top. Armed guards at each corner, ready to throw treats back into the pen for potential escapees. __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

10-06-2011, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Oh yes, and a moat with gators (sorry gator girlz!). Fort Knox + Alcatraz __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

10-05-2011, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	Pretty much.

10-06-2011, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
pizzamaker40 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 52	hahahaha ummmm why don't just admit it. Fort Knox!!!!

10-06-2011, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
pizzamaker40 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 52	hahahah my poor daisy will be chopped meat.

10-06-2011, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,729	I have been fine with 5 foot chain link bot no fencing system is ever 1oo% I highly recommend self closing and latching gates . If you have diggers you need eaither to have concreat footing ` 4 FEET DEEP ALONG THE PEREMITER or take 3-4 foot epoxy coated wire securly attached to the base of the chain link and then burried an in or to below the surface this will act as a digging barrier because dog that dig to creat an escape are going to do so close barrier not thrree feet away so they alway hhit the fence barrier which makes digging impossible over time they usual give up. The concreate barrier is more permenate. non epoxy coated wire can rust out in a couple years epoxy coating will help exten the life but it is not forever. Basset are easier to contain than beagles because beagles can fit through a smaller opening. often they only need an inch or two gap so the fencing needs to be instaled with this in mind no large gap because of terain changed or poor fit between post and gates an posts and house etc. Chain link is not perfect a few enterprising dog will climb it. and if the dog have high drive the sight of other animal can creat problems of barking and fence running. Then I recommend a solid fence like stockade but in such situation I use a stockade on the outside of the chain link where I want to block sight lines. and not as the secourity. Wood fences require to much maintenance to remain secure even presure treated maybe the new plastics are ok but they are very pricey especial compared chain link.

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