Simply put, a finished dog is fully trained hunting hound. Fully trained means that he dog has basic obedience mastered, starts, trails and circles his own rabbits, will hunt with other dogs, and will not run Deer. Most dogs take two or three years to reach this stage of development. Finished dogs are a good choice for people that don't want to take the time or put forth the effort to train pups themselves. They are a great choice for someone who is new to beagles, and wants to be able to start hunting soon after acquiring a dog. They are not a good choice for the hunter trying to save money, as they are not cheap to start with. Currently the price you should expect to pay for a finished dog begins at $500 and goes up depending on breeding and hunting ability.