Beagle

The Beagle is hardy little and sturdy hound dog which resembles like miniature foxhound. Its body is somewhat squarely build and the skull is slightly and fairly long domed. The square muzzle is medium in terms of length and straight. Its large eyes are hazel or brown. They are excellently set apart. The dog has long and low set ears. These ears are also pendant and wide. The feet is firm and round. The coat is easy to care for. It is of medium length, sleek, hard, and close.

History And Health :

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  • History :

Unlike the origin of other dogs, the origin of Beagle is uncertain. Individuals believe that the dog has French and German roots. This breed’s history remains cloudy. The main reason for is mainly the fact that till this day, they had not developed until the nineteenth century. In England’s early history, these dogs were very popular.

  • Health :

Intervertebral disk disease is one of the common conditions that affect this dog. The condition affects intervertebral disks that appear in the spinal cord. The condition causes sensation loss, failure to control bladder and bowel, as well as paralysis. Other health risks affecting this dog are Hip Dysplasia, Cherry Eye, Glaucoma, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Distichiasis, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidsm, Beagle Dwarfism, Chinese Beagle Syndrome (CBS), and Patellar Luxation.

Temperament And Personality :

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  • Personality :

Due to their small size, these dogs are effortless to capture and tame. They are attractive looking, adorable, quick reaction, lively, emotional, emphatic and bring with them a melodious bark.

  • Activity Requirements :

Ensure they have adequate space to roam around. In addition to this, you can take them for walks and runs.

  • Trainability :

The Beagle is poor when it comes to popularity. But as far as it’s trainability is concerned, they are really hard to train. It may heard rude to you, but according to many people, they had to punish the dog in order to make them follow instruction. But they have thee best scent smelling ability. This makes them the best hunting dogs of all.

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  • Behavioral Traits :

The Beagle is generally well behaved. It is great to get along with. This dog is great for companionship.

Appearance and Grooming :

  • Appearance :

The head is broad. Its muzzle is short. Its expression is totally different. The dog’s legs are short in comparison to the body. Compared to the males, the females are usually smaller in terms of overall size.

  • Size and Weight :

Males have a height of 14-16 inches while the females have 13-15 inches. Basically, two height classes exist. These are the under 13 inches and the over 13 inches. In terms of weight, males weigh roughly twenty two to twenty five pounds while the females weigh roughly twenty to twenty three pounds.

  • Coat and Color :

In terms of color, any true hound color is available. In regards to coat, the dog has dense growth of the short bristles. The hair is black or white. The hound color is white brown or white brown.

  • Grooming :

There is no doubt that the Beagle has a very easy to maintain shorthaired coat. Always brush using a firm brush with bristles. Bathe him with mild soap only need arises. Dry shampoo occasionally. Ensure you check his ears cautiously for any signs of infection. The nails must remain trimmed always. This breed is an average shedder.

  • Body Type :

Throat and neck rise free from his shoulders. They are strong is substance although not yet loaded. The throat is clean and free from any skin folds. His throat usually shows dewlap. He also folds skin to a certain degree. His body is easy to maintain because it is not that large.

Characteristics :

  • The dog is best with kids
  • It is average in terms of friendship with cats
  • It is best in terms of being dog friendly
  • Beagle is not so good when it comes to trainability
  • It is average on shedding
  • It is a poor watchdog
  • It is above average in terms of intelligence
  • This dog is poor in terms of grooming
  • In terms of popularity, it is ranked 3rd
  • The dog is excellent when it comes to adaptability
  • It is a NO when it comes to hypoallergenic

Tasty Tidbits :

The Beagle is quite experienced when it comes to being around a crowd. It adapts to different environments perfectly. It is great for living in the apartment or city. Ensure you provide adequate space for the dog.

Care :

Beagles are great in apartments. However, they prefer outdoors. They are more than active while indoors. For outdoor purposes, a relatively small yard will be more than adequate. Since these dogs boast of possessing great stamina and being highly energetic, it is important that they take part in plenty of exercises. A daily walk will be more than fun for this dog. Have a fenced yard with space for the dog to romp in. when taking a walk with the dog, use a lead. Failure to do this leads to disappearing acts thus leads to chase and search game.

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Feeding :

The recommended daily food intake is ¾ - 1.5 cups of quality dry food that is divided into two meals. This can be in the morning and at night or during the evening. Activity level, metabolism, size, build, age all determine the rate and quantity of food your dog should take. Highly active dogs take more food in comparison to their in active counterparts. Ensure that the quality of food you give your dogs is top-notch. This goes miles in ensuring that they grow into being nothing short of healthy.

Information and Facts of Beagle :

  1. Beagle is the full name
  2. Other names are English Beagle
  3. Its origin is in Great Britain
  4. The size type are small dog breeds
  5. Hound dog breeds (AKC) is the breed group
  6. The dog’s lifespan is 11-15 years
  7. Excitable, amiable, determined, even tempered, intelligent and gentle are some of the temperament traits of this dog
  8. A male Beagle weighs twenty two to twenty five lb (10-11 kg) while a female Beagle weighs twenty to twenty three lb (9-10 kg)
  9. Orange and white, lemon and white, brown and white, red and white, white and tan, chocolate Tri and Tri-color are some of the colors of this dog
  10. The average puppy price is $500-$800