Beagle Dog Breed Information:
Small, compact, and hardy, Beagles are active companions for kids and adults alike. Canines of this dog breed are merry and fun loving, but being hounds, they can also be stubborn and require patient, creative training techniques.
Beagle Dog Breed Group: Hound Dogs.
Beagle Height: 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder.
Beagle Weight: 18 to 30 pounds.
Beagle Life Span: 10 to 15 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
It's difficult to resist the appeal of a Beagle's dark brown or hazel eyes, with his soft, pleading expression. They're happy, outgoing and loving characteristics more than balanced out by their hound nature, which is inquisitive, determined, and focused on food.
Beagle History:
The origin of the word "beagle" is uncertain. It's thought that it may have been derived from the French word begueule, meaning open throat, or from the Old English word beag, meaning small. Others think it may have come from the French word beugler, meaning to bellow, or the German word begele, meaning to scold.
Beagle Size:
The 13-inch variety is for hounds that don't exceed 13 inches in height at the shoulder, and the 15-inch variety is for hounds that stand 13 inches to 15 inches at the shoulder. Depending on their height, Beagles weigh between 18 and 30 pounds.
Beagle Personality:
Beagles dog breeds are gentle, sweet, and funny. They will make you laugh, but that's when they're not making you cry because of their often naughty behavior. Beagle people spend a lot of time trying to out-think their dogs, and they often must resort to food rewards to lure the Beagle into a state of temporary obedience.
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Beagle Health:
Not all Beagles will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.
Intervertebral Disk Disease.
Hip Dysplasia, Cherry Eye.
Glaucoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).
Distichiasis.
Epilepsy.
Hypothyroidism.
Beagle Dwarfism.
Chinese Beagle
Syndrome (CBS).
Patellar Luxation.
Beagle Care:
A fenced backyard is a necessity with a scenthound such as a Beagle. When outside, your Beagle should be on lead in unconfined areas, or securely confined and supervised. He's a wanderer by nature, so in case he escapes a common occurrence with Beagles be sure he's microchipped and wearing identification tags on his collar so he can be returned to you.
Beagle Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Beagle Coat Color And Grooming:
The breed standard for Beagles says "any hound color" is acceptable. The most common color for Beagles is tricolor with a black saddle (the area across the back), white legs, chest, belly, and a white tip on the tail, and tan on the head and around the saddle.
Beagle with Children And Other Pets:
Beagles bond with everyone in the family, especially children. They can be rambunctious when playing, however, so they need to be properly socialized and supervised with very young children. In addition, Beagles tend to be "mouthy," grabbing things, including your or your child's hand, with their mouths to play.