Ontario Association of Beagle Clubs (OABC)

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The Ontario Association of Beagle Clubs (OABC) is made up of individual beagle clubs from Southwestern Ontario that enjoy the sport of beagling and use their Beagles for tracking cottontail rabbits. Beagle field trials originated by hunters that were looking for an activity they could be a part of and keep their small hounds in conditionn all year instead of only when hunting. Not only were they keeping their beagles in shape but they were able to create competition with friends when hunting season was closed. Field Trial competition with beagles are conducted in the spring and fall of each year in different locations across Eastern Canada. There are different formats in which the field trial competitions are conducted, large pack on hare, small pack on hare or rabbits, and brace on rabbits. There are some areas in eastern Ontario that beagles are used to trail fox. Most of these events are sanctioned by the Canadian Kennel Club and are run under their rules and regulations.