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. |