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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 |
The Beagle is a sturdy, hardy little hound dog which looks like a miniature Foxhound. The body is squarely-built and the skull is fairly long and slightly domed. The square muzzle is straight and medium in length. The large eyes are brown or hazel and are set well apart. The wide, pendant ears are low set and long. The black nose is broad with full nostrils. The feet are round and firm. The tail is set moderately high and never curled over the back. The coat is of medium length, close, hard, sleek and easy to care for. Any hound-type of coloring is acceptable including lemon, tri-color, black and tan, red and white, orange
and white, or lemon and white, blue tick and red tick. 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 loving, sweet and gentle. Happy to see everyone, greeting them with a wagging tail. Sociable, brave and
intelligent. 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. With enough exercise they will be calm. You can also purchase animal scents and play tracking games with your beagle to help satisfy their instinct to track. The Beagle does not have a normal sounding bark, but rather a loud bay cry, that almost sounds like a short howl. Beagles are curious and have a
tendency to follow their own noses. If they pick up a scent they may wander off and not even hear you calling them back, or not care to listen, as they will be too busy trying to find the critter at the other end. Take care when letting them off leash that you are in a safe area. 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 epilepsy, heart disease, eye and back problems. Also prone to chondroplasia, aka dwarfism
(warped front legs, like a Basset's). You can see an example of chondroplasia in a dog.
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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
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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 first Beagles date back to the 1500s. English hunters would take packs of these dogs out on the hunt tracking rabbits, hare, pheasant, quail and other small animals. The breed
probably originated as a cross between the Harrier and other types of English hounds. The dogs have since become one of the most popular breeds in the USA. The breed can hunt alone, in pairs or in packs. The name "Beagle" may have come from the French term "be’geule," which means “gape throat,” referring to the dogs baying voice. The name may also have come from the dog's size, stemming from the French word “beigh”, the Old English word “begele”, or perhaps the Celtic word “beag”, which all mean "small". He has also served as an excellent narcotics detection dog
and makes a fine family companion. They were first recognized by the AKC in 1885. |
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Hound, AKC Hound |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR, DRA |
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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
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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"Gunner was one and a half years old when this picture was taken. He's a 23-lb purebred beagle. We found him at the Animal Rescue League when my boyfriend and I were looking for a friend for our Pit Bull, Lucy. He is a dominant dog, and was difficult to train. Like all Beagles, he has a powerful nose and can be very stubborn at times. He was hard to handle until I started a daily schedule for him: an hour long walk in the morning, breakfast, nap time, playtime, another hour long walk in the afternoon, dinner, then rest time again. He went from making messes in the house, chewing up or eating our socks, and stealing our food to behaving at home as if he was a low energy dog. It seems annoying to change your schedule around for your dog, but it's a great feeling to know that you can help release your dog's energy while bonding with him or her on a morning walk. And the more I walk Gunner, the less socks I have to buy."
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Beagle Posters and Prints!
Snoopy, the Beagle at 9 months old - See More of
Snoopy
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Kris, the Black and White Beagle at 1 year old
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"Leo, the purebred lemon Beagle. His eyes are hazel, lighter than the picture shows almost a lemon color and his nails are solid white."
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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
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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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