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Beagle
(English Beagle)
Buster, the male Beagle at 2 years old
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Pronunciation |
Beagle |
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Description |
A hardy, sturdy squarely-built, small hound.
The
Beagle has a sleek, easy-care, short coat, which can come in any hound color,
for example, tri-color, black and tan, red and white, orange
and white, or lemon and white. The coat is close, hard and of medium length. The
beagle looks like a small English Foxhound. The skull is broad and slightly
rounded, and the muzzle is straight and square. The feet are round and strong.
The black nose has full nostrils for scenting. The long, wide ears are pendant.
The brown or hazel eyes have a characteristic pleading expression. The tail is
carried gaily, but never curled over the back. Beagles have a distinct howl /
bay of a
bark when they are on the hunt. Video
Clip of a Beagle's Baying Bark |
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Temperament |
The Beagle is a gentle, sweet, lively and curious
dog that just loves everyone! A happy little tail-wagger! Sociable, brave and
intelligent. Calm and loving. Excellent with children and generally good with
other dogs, but because of their hunting instincts, they should not be trusted with non-canine pets, unless they are
socialized with cats and other household animals when they are young. Beagles
have minds of their own. They are determined and watchful and require patient,
firm training. It is important you are this dog's pack leader and that you provide the proper amount of mental and physical exercise including daily pack walks, to avoid separation anxiety. You can also purchase animal scents and play tracking games with your beagle to help satisfy their instinct to track. A Beagle has a loud baying cry that was a delight to
hunting horsemen, but can be disturbing to family and neighbors. Beagles have a
tendency to follow their own noses. They may take off on their own exploration
if let off their leash in an unfenced area. Once their mind, and nose are on a scent, they may not even hear you calling them. Beagles who are allowed to be pack leaders over their humans can develop a varying degree of behavior issues, including, but not limited to, guarding, obsessive barking, snapping, biting, and destructive behaviors when left alone. These are not Beagle traits, but rather behaviors brought on by lack of leadership and or exercise, from their humans. The behaviors can be corrected when the dogs instincts are met. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 14-16 inches (36-41cm) Bitches 13-15
inches (33-38cm)
There are two height classes, 13-15 inches (33-38cm) and under 13 inches (33cm).
Weight: Dogs 22-25 pounds (10-11kg) Bitches 20-23 pounds (9-10kg) |
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Health Problems |
Some lines can be prone to heart disease,
epilepsy, eye and back problems. Also prone to chondroplasia, aka dwarfism
(warped front legs, like a Basset's). You can see an example of his condition by
looking at Bently's photo. |
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Living Conditions |
Beagles will do okay in an apartment if they get
plenty of chances to be outdoors. They are very active indoors and a small yard
will be sufficient. |
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Exercise |
Energetic and possessing great stamina, the Beagle
needs plenty of exercise, including a brisk
daily walk. It should have a
fenced yard of reasonable size to romp in. Always use a
lead when walking this breed or you will be running the risk of it disappearing
in search of wild game. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years |
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Litter Size |
2 - 14 puppies - Average 7 |
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Grooming |
The Beagle's smooth short-haired coat is easy to
look after. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe with mild soap only when
necessary. Dry shampoo occasionally. Be sure to check the ears carefully
for signs of infection and keep the nails trimmed. This breed is an average
shedder. |
| Origin |
The Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds
because of his energy, willingness, and merry, sweet disposition. The breed
probably originated as a cross between the Harrier and other hounds in England.
The Beagle has been used in packs, alone, and in pairs, for hunting hare,
pheasant and quail. He has also served as an excellent narcotics detection dog
and makes a fine family companion. Unfortunately, because they are fairly
uniform in size and small, Beagles are often used for medical experimentation. |
| Group |
Hound, AKC Hound |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Beagle Posters and Prints!
Snoopy, the Beagle at 9 months old - See More of
Snoopy
Kris, the Black and White Beagle at 1 year old
Lucy, the black and tan Beagle.
She's a few years older in this picture and has started to gray. Lucy
has a little white on her check and one foot, the rest of her is black
and tan
Shadow, the black and tan Beagle puppy (Lucy shown
above is his mother)
Shadow, the black and tan
Beagle puppy with his tri-color
littermate. The mother is black and tan (Lucy shown above) and the
father is a tri-color Beagle.
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