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 Breed
Group: Hounds
Weight:
18-30 lbs
Height:
13 inches
Color(s):
any true hound color (tricolor)
Coat:
The Beagle has a hound type coat
of medium length making grooming relatively easy for
this breed. The hair should lie close to the body of
the dog and should be hard, never soft or silky. The
Beagle looks like a small English Foxhound. Beagles
have a very sleek and shorthaired coat.
Overview:
The Beagle was originally
bred for hunting purposes and does remarkably well.
Being a scent hound, this breed has the tendency to
follow his nose and ignore anything and everything
so obedience training at an early age is a must. The
Beagle originated as a cross between the Harrier and
many other hounds in England. This breed does best
when hunting hare, pheasant, or quail.
Character:
The Beagle is full of energy
and does great in a family environment. They are
very lively, active, and high energy making a
wonderful childs companion given the proper
socialization. This breed is alert and of even
temperament and should never show signs of
aggression or timidity. The Beagle can be very
mischievous and very bold at times so proper
precautions must be taken when training and/or
socializing this fun loving breed.
Temperament:
The Beagle is an all
around happy dog that makes a wonderful companion
for many different families. This breed adapts to
many different environments and lifestyles, if not
all. The Beagle is very eager to please, and is very
intelligent however training must be consistent as
this breed tends to lose interest and focus on
something that catches his attention. This breed
does extremely well with children, and can do
exceptionally well with other pets if socialized
properly.
Care:
Beagles should require daily
brushing to remove any dead or loose hair. A wipe
down with a damp towel should suffice for the
bathing aspect, however a rubber, wire, or hard
bristled brush would work best for the brushing
aspect. The ears of this breed should be cleaned on
a regular basis, as this breed is prone to painful
ears or ear infections. The nails of the Beagle
should also be trimmed. This breed is an average
shedder, which can be controlled with regular
combing.
Training:
The Beagle is very
intelligent and very eager to please making him a
wonderful student to work with. However, they do
tend to lose interest fairly quickly as they are
bound to pick up a scent and follow it. This is when
obedience training definitely comes in handy. If
properly trained, the Beagle should listen however,
if not trained properly, ignoring is a big problem.
Consistency and firm yet gentle handling is a must
if this breed is to excel as they so desperately
want to.
Activity:
The Beagle is fairly active
and loves long and vigorous walks, as they are the
outdoorsy type. Considering they have a very strong
hunting instinct, this breed should always be kept
on a leash or in a fenced in yard as he is bound to
run off if something catches his interest. Two long
daily walks are recommended, as this breed seems to
have great stamina and be somewhat tireless. The
Beagle responds best in a home with a large yard.
Ownership: If
you are looking for
Beagle puppies for sale from reputable
Beagle breeders or to adopt a Beagle from a
Beagle rescue then make sure you understand as
much about the
dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research
by reading the breed information about the Beagle
puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find
Beagle puppies,
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