The Beagle is an energetic dog with a happy disposition, making him a great pet for most families. This breed is part of the Hound dog category and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor life. Their huge and expressive eyes make it very easy to fall in love with this breed.
Story
The Beagle traces its history back to England, where it was bred as a bloodhound to hunt rabbits, pheasant, and quail. It could have been the result of a cross between Harrier and other dog breeds. Their extraordinary sense of smell makes them excellent sniffing dogs, like those used to sniff out narcotics. Unfortunately, their temperament and size have also led them to become a popular choice for medical experimentation.
Appearance
The Beagle is a small, square-built dog with a sleek, short-haired coat. This breed comes in a variety of colors, such as black and tan, orange and white, red and white, lemon and white, or tricolor. The head is broad and rounded, with large hazel or brown eyes. The ears are long, wide and hanging. Although slightly curved, the tail should not have a curl. Beagles have a medium-sized square muzzle with a black nose and full nostrils.
This breed weighs 20 to 25 pounds in adulthood and comes in two height categories, under 13 inches and 13 to 15 inches.
Temperament
Beagles are friendly, lively, and inquisitive dogs. Their playful, loyal, and loving natures make them wonderful family pets. This breed enjoys the company of both humans and other pets. They tend to follow their nose, which is extremely sensitive to odors, and must be kept in a fenced yard and taken for walks on a leash. They make good watchdogs but terrible watchdogs due to their friendly disposition.
Being smart and energetic, the Beagle needs plenty of exercise, walks, and playtime. They are a fair-minded breed that does not show aggression or shyness. They are also good companions for children.
Health
Some Beagle lines are prone to heart disease, eye and back problems, and epilepsy. Beagles are also known to sometimes suffer from dwarfism or chrondoplasia, where the front legs are deformed, similar to a Basset Hound. Many are also prone to ear infections and regular ear cleaning is a must. Although this breed requires regular brushing, most of the time it is better to clean with a damp towel than a bath.
The life expectancy of this breed is 12 to 15 years.
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