| In this article we will firstly look at the simple stats of | | | | destructive behaviour. |
| this great breed, then move on to an in-depth look | | | | Care |
| at whether you will be suited to this dog. | | | | This breed should be brushed on a daily basis to get |
| Breed group: Hounds | | | | rid of any loose or dead hair. It is not necessary for |
| Weight: 18-30 lbs | | | | these dogs to be bathed very often, and wiping |
| Height: 13 inches | | | | them down with a damp cloth should be sufficient. |
| Overview | | | | Also ensure that the ears of these dogs are cleaned |
| Beagle is very popular as scent hounds because they | | | | on a regular basis, as the Beagle is likely to suffer |
| have lots of energy, willingness - and possesses a | | | | from painful ears or ear infections. The nails of these |
| sweet nature. It is believed that this breed has its | | | | dogs should also be trimmed often. These dogs are |
| origin in England, where it was developed as a cross | | | | average shedding dogs, and this can be controlled if |
| between the Harrier and other hounds in England. | | | | they are combed on a regular basis. |
| Beagles have been used packs, alone, and in pairs. | | | | Training |
| These dogs were used for the hunting of hare, | | | | Beagles should be trained to control their bark, but |
| pheasants and quails. This breed also makes excellent | | | | this might be more difficult for younger dogs. These |
| narcotics detection dogs, and wonderful family | | | | dogs have an inborn nature to go after their noses, |
| companion dogs. Due to the fact that these dogs are | | | | and will travel very far if they are let off their leash. |
| uniform in size and also small, they are frequently | | | | Beagles should be kept in an area that is fenced in. In |
| used for medical trials. | | | | general, Beagles are very intelligent and quick to learn. |
| Temperament | | | | They will get used to their environment very quickly, |
| This breed is very intelligent and very cheerful. The | | | | and will learn new behaviours easily. Beagles should be |
| Beagle is on of the most animated dog breeds. They | | | | socialised from an early age onwards, and should not |
| are calm, energetic, curious and sweet, and will attach | | | | be left alone for lengthy periods. If Beagles are |
| itself to anyone who gives them attention and | | | | trained correctly, they will listen well. If not, they |
| affection. The Beagle loves to socialise, and do very | | | | might ignore the commands of their owners. It is |
| well in families that have small children. Beagles will | | | | important to train these dogs in a consistent and firm |
| also get along well with other dogs, but should not be | | | | manner in order for the best results to be achieved. |
| left alone with other animals. These dogs will see cats | | | | Health problems |
| and other small animals as prey, and they will | | | | Beagles are tough dogs that are fairly healthy, but |
| probably not get along well with these animals. Being | | | | they may go through some unhealthy periods from |
| very strong-minded and active, Beagles might require | | | | time to time. Some conditions that potential owner |
| extra training to ensure that they learn what suitable | | | | should be aware of is hip dysplasia, achondroplasia, |
| behaviour is. This breed will not do well when left | | | | back problems, eye anomaly, epilepsy and heart |
| alone for extended periods, as this might lead to | | | | disease. |