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Beagle

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Beagle

General Description

(English Beagle) The Beagle is a comparatively small hound with a square-shaped, sturdy build. They have broad, slightly domed skulls and a straight, square muzzle. Their noses have full nostrils and their eyes are brown or hazel in color. Many people say the Beagle is reminiscent of a small English Foxhound. Beagles have long, wide, pendant-shaped ears and round, strong feet. Their tails are carried freely and gaily. Beagles have a glossy, short-haired coat that exists in a variety of hound colors including tri-color, black and tan, red and white, lemon and white, or orange and white.
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Beagles are very small and they are good with children. They are very active and energetic. They love to play outside and go for walks. They love interaction with family members. Some may not do well with small pets like rabbits or other furry animals since they are bred to hunt these types of animals. Proper socialization can correct this behavior. Some Beagles are known to howl. The beagle is also believed to be the smallest hound.

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Character

Beagles make excellent pets because of their sweet disposition and kind, loving nature. They are very social and warm towards everyone, and they have a very cheerful demeanor. This breed is great with children and rarely aggressive towards other dogs. They shouldn’t be left unattended with other pets unless they are socialized with them from a very young age. Because Beagles are determined and have a mind of their own, so they need firm, patient training and shouldn’t be left alone. If owners of this breed are gone for extended periods of time, it’s a good idea to have more than one Beagle. This way, the dogs can keep each other company and not become lonely. Beagles have a loud, baying cry that can bother neighbors and they will follow interesting scents without warning.
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Beagles are also very energetic, so you will require long walks if a large yard isn't available. If a Beagle smells an interesting scent they will follow it and never stop until they find it. They often get lost. They are really good at escaping so it is important to always keep them on a leash even when out back. They may start to climb or dig if they are left outside without mental stimulation or family attention. They are prefer to be indoor/outdoor dogs and enjoy sleeping inside with the family at night. For the first year or two they are extremely vulnerable of wandering away while tracking a loose scent. It's a good idea to keep your yard dog proofed to limit escapes.

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Size

13 – 16 inches

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Weight

20 – 25 pounds

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General Health

Certain lines of Beagles are prone to heart disease, eye problems, back problems, and epilepsy. The breed is susceptible to chondroplasia (dwarfism) that causes the front legs to become warped. Typically, Beagles live for 12 to 15 years. They average 7 puppies per litter.
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Most live 12 to 17 years on average. Obesity may become a problem if they are over fed. It's important not to feed this breed table scraps. High quality dog food is recommended that is carefully measured out. This breed loves to eat and it's not advised to free feed this breed.

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History

The Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds. They are known for their outstanding personality and playful energy. It’s believed the Beagle originated as a cross between the Harrier and other hounds in England. Beagles are utilized in packs, alone, and in duos for hunting purposes. They have also served as narcotics detection dogs. Because of this breed’s uniform size, Beagles are often used for medical testing and experimentation.

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Maintenance

Beagles have a smooth, short-haired coat that is easy to groom and maintain. This breed’s coat should be brushed with a firm bristle brush and washed with mild soap as necessary. Ears of this breed should be checked regularly and nails should be kept clipped. Beagles are average shedders.

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Ideal Environment

Beagles are full of stamina and energy, but they will be content in a small household or apartment if properly exercised. They are very active indoors and are happy with a small yard. As long as this breed is given the chance to play outside on a regular basis, they can thrive in a number of living situations.

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my beagle is 10 months old and continues to not come to me when i call her. she chooses when she wants to come i have worked months on this and it seems like it's hit or miss we have good days and we have bad ones. it's really upsetting when she delibretly runs from me.
Since Beagles are high energy dogs, she might not be getting enough exercise and feels the need to run to burn some of that energy.  Getting her to listen to you might not be as hard as you think. It just takes a little time and a lot repetition.  When training my dogs to listen there are a few steps I follow.  First, I make sure they get plenty of exercise.  I find that by taking them on a couple of 20-30 minute leash walks a day generally helps to burn energy and it's the perfect time to work on commands.  While walking them, I give them about 1 foot of leash and I randomly practice several commands during the walk. (Sit, Stay, Heel, Come)  I make sure they walk directly next to me and I don't let them pay attention to anything but me.  This helps build their dependency on me and it makes helps them get used to listening.  Second, when we are in the house, I practice the same commands randomly throughout the day and reward with treats. I like to use a command called 'Kennel.' I don't so much use a kennel, but I designate a spot for the dogs and tell them that's their 'kennel'.  Randomly through the day or when we are eating, I tell them 'Kennel' and point to their designated area.  Once they get the idea, you can literally point to anything and say 'Kennel' and they will go to it sit and stay.  The main idea of all this is to get your dog trained to listening to you and remain in the dominate position. When practicing the commands, tell them don't ask.  It might seem kind of mean, but it's very important that they see you as the dominate figure.
just be patient, that is a key factor of life.    He will learn eventaully his name, every dog is different and if you want to train your dog than you learn to be patient!!  Teaching the name is a trick for the dog, it can be difficult!!!
Note:This is not from me, I got this from "It's Me or The Dog" a dog training show starring Victoria Stilwell. She said to put a leash on your dog, get treats and a whistle. First get your dog to pay attention to you (While the dog is still on the leash). Then blow the whistle and give your dog a little piece of the treat. Keep doing this until you dog finally understands the whistle means "Come back for your treat." Then take off the leash and when you wand him/her to come back, blow the whistle. It should come back. If not,you need to keep training. If it does come back give it the treat. Keep training this even if your dog knows this already, so he/she wont forget. Good Luck!
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My beagle will not stay in the yard
he/she just needs exercise <br /> try to introduce him to the yard show him around get him comfortable in the yard
To expand a little on the last answer...Keep your dog on leash as you walk the boundaries with him.  This will give you the opportunity to correct when he steps out and praise when he is walking loosely at your side.  Your dog will learn to look to you for a cue as to what to do next.  Keep him mentally stimulated with lots of focus games and reward when he is doing well.
most of the time beagles like to rome around and most of them need fenced in yards and you could get a runner and put it up cause i have 15 beagles and there in a fenced  in yard but beagles like to dig to
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I have a beagle and just recently she mated with one of my other male dogs. I would like to know, how soon will she get pregnant and how will we know that she is carrying? <br />
Her gestation period is 2 months and you need to see a vet asap to see how many she is carrying.
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We had our male beagle 'fixed' about a year ago. We now have 2 female dogs are are also 'fixed'. The male has started humping both dogs and we were wondering do beagles do this even though they can not mate? It drives me crazy watching him harress the other 2 dogs. thanks for any information you can give me.
The humping action can happen even when dogs are &quot;fixed.&quot;  This is nothing more than a dominance action.  Your male is proving that he is still the boss.  This is something that needs to be corrected.  You are the lead dog in the house, not your male.  Even if your dog is older he can still learn who is the boss.  Talk to a certified dog trainer about ways to deal with this issue.  Or email me at twmn98@gmail.com.  I am also a trainer.
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Beagle

Our beagle is a sweet and loving dog who is getle, affectionate and patient with our toddler and other animals.Winston our beagle has a lot of energy and if he is not exercised enough (3km run each day) he becomes bored and naughty. He was very lonely and sad when on his own so we were forced to get another dog to keep him company. Be careful to choose another breed with the same energy level as a beagle or the beagle will constantly taunt and frustrate the other dog.

Pros: Gentle, loving, affectionate, warm, cute.

Cons: Always busy, difficult to train, easily bored and lonely.


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Beagle's

We got a Beagle for our kids and they love her. she is wild and has to have tons of toys and she loves being outside. She loves to chew on cords so we have to keep them hidden

Pros: Sweet, loving, good with kids

Cons: Chews everything, loves cords, likes to dig into rugs and couch


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The Beagle

They are great animals. I think that they are great with kids! They like to play with toys, and they love to sleep!

Pros: Loving, caring, great with kids.

Cons: Chases rabbits, gets off lead.


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Rose, Beloved Pet and Friend

My Beagle Rose was a great and beautiful dog. She was bought for me when I turned 15, and from the day I first played with her we were firm friends. Rose and I loved to jog together down the beach, and then I'd buy an ice-cream and Rose would play and run in the park. She was excellent at catching my Frisbee in midair, and 'Air-Twisting', that is, kind of half-twisting her body in the air when trying to catch the tennis ball. Rose and I stayed together till I was married at age 33 with four kids. As you can see, she lived for a very long time, but was always ready for a quiet and relaxing, slow jog down the Murray River where I had moved. Rose died peacefully in her sleep the night before her and I first met, on the 24th of February. Thank-you for this site, it helped me learn how to care for my Beagle while she was with me. Gina Harriet.

Pros: affectionate, gentle (especially females), happy with children, cute

Cons: has to smell EVERYTHING, chases nearly every animal, hard to train without firm leadership.

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