| This is the first of a series where we will look at | | | | periods. |
| specific miniature dog breeds, keep watching for | | | | The breed also make good guard dogs and are |
| more posts - enjoy. | | | | known to have a brave heart much bigger than their |
| The miniature beagle is not at all a teacup puppy, it is | | | | size. |
| one of the established breeds in the miniature dog | | | | Having long ears you must always ensure to keep |
| breeds list which means there is information captured | | | | them clean otherwise they can have a tendency to |
| on the register which includes things like maximum | | | | have ear problems. |
| size to the withers (shoulder), weight range etc. | | | | They like a good brushing and as always they need |
| The miniture Beagle is a very friendly breed of dog | | | | lots of decent exercise and plenty of playtime - |
| and loves to play - especially with the children. | | | | Miniature Beagles like their larger brothers and sisters |
| There is an urban myth, (perhaps some truth in it), | | | | love to play and romp so they are not really suited |
| that an even smaller version of the breed was | | | | to an apartment-type lifestyle. |
| brought into England by William the Conquerer and his | | | | Beagles often need some training, which they |
| men as they raided and conquered the country. The | | | | respond to very well. Without the proper training |
| story goes that they would put the dogs in their side | | | | they can tend to be rather yappy, will often pull |
| packs on their horses as they were so small and | | | | when on the lead when walking and can be a bit |
| then were used for hunting small animals such as | | | | nippy - but when all said and done they are an |
| rabbits for food, they always say an army marches | | | | adorable miniature dog breed - their big brown eyes |
| on its stomach! | | | | and loveable temperament make them awesome |
| The minature Beagles need some training to be | | | | family pets. |
| happily on their own, they can be a bit fret full and | | | | Common disorders this breed is susceptible to are |
| noisy if left alone for longer periods but that is one | | | | epilepsy, spinal disc problems, cataracts, glaucoma and |
| of their endearing traits as they make wonderful loyal | | | | ear problems so don't forget to get some good |
| pets who miss their owners if separated for long | | | | medical insurance just in case. |