Beagle, a diminutive hound breed that is well-liked as a pet and a hunter. Large brown eyes, drooping ears, and a short coat—typically a mix of black, tan, and white—give it the appearance of a miniature foxhound. The Beagle is a sturdy-built canine that weighs a lot for its size. It often excels at hunting rabbits and is a watchful, loving dog.
Height
13-15 inches
Weight
20-30 pounds
Size
small
Life Span
10-15 years
Good with :
children, dogs, families, cats
Temperament :
gentle, friendly, willful ,outgoing, playful
Intelligence :
medium
Shedding amount :
frequent
Exercise needs :
high
Energy level :
active
Barking level :
howler
Drool Amount :
low
Breed Group :
hound
Coat Length :
short
Colours :
black, red, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
Patterns :
bicolor, tricolor, saddle / blanket, flecked / ticked / speckled
Other Triats :
easy to groom, tendency to chew, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
Beagle, a small-sized hound breed that makes a good pet and hunter. It resembles a small foxhound because of its large brown eyes, drooping ears, and short coat, which is often a combination of black, tan, and white. The Beagle is a well-built dog with a large amount of weight for its size.
Beagles have a reputation for barking, particularly when untrained or alone. Although they make lousy protection dogs, they make decent watchdogs. generalization It should be emphasized that while these assertions are a common and accepted general regarding the breed, individual Beagle behavior may vary.
The Beagle is friendly and rarely fights with other dogs or animals despite being bred to hunt alongside other canines. It is simple to make friends with both dogs and people. The breed is friendly, extroverted, playful, upbeat, daring, and gentle, making it an enjoyable companion for people of all ages. It might be challenging to train a dog. Beagles make good indoor pets.
Beagles require little maintenance. They require a fenced yard, rigorous play sessions, and daily long leash walks. The beagle is a poor choice for off-leash hiking since it likes to follow scents and does not respond to commands. If a Beagle is not among large, aggressive dogs, it can thrive in dog parks.
To maintain a coat, it is necessary to brush or comb it once or twice a week, more frequently during the shedding season..
Given the breed's clear propensity for obesity, food consumption needs to be managed. Despite being generally healthy dogs, some Beagles can have ear infections, thyroid problems, or hip dysplasia.