6 weeks old and living outside that can be very dangerous. Plus fleas and the weather and the pool. This really doean't sound like the I deal situation for them. There are some breed that are very good "outside dog" but a beagle ???. Just please make sure that they have plenty of shelter, food, water and that is the weater is bad (especially w/ the summer heat) they are either taken in or have a place to stay cool.