- Beagles must be at least six months of age to participate.
- Beagles registered with the AKC, full or limited registration, are eligible to participate in AKC Beagle Field Trials.
- Beagles recorded with the Purebred Alternative Listing Program/Indefinite Listing Privilege (PAL/ILP) are not eligible to participate.
- Beagles with Conditional registration are not eligible to participate.
- Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to participate in Beagle Field Trials.
- Bitches in season are not eligible to compete in classes with combined sexes. For all information regarding eligibility, please refer to Chapter 7 of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedures for Beagles.