Training - Give your beagle a treat or reward

Give your beagle a treat or reward it with words and scratches of encouragement, especially when it uses the designated potty spot or goes to the door to be let out. Beagles respond well to encouragement and any positive reinforcement will make the potty training process smoother. On that same note, negative reinforcement is a bad idea for beagles. They do not respond well to harsh actions so focus on rewarding the positive, not punishing.

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Training - Suitable time

Choose the times your beagle will relieve itself in order to build a solid, consistent routine. Ideal times include in the morning after you wake up, before you and your beagle go to bed and after each meal. If you create a predictable routine, you will save time when waiting for your beagle to use the restroom outside. If your beagle does not use the bathroom at this time, bring it to its crate and wait for 15 minutes and try again. Repeat this process until your beagle successfully uses the bathroom outside.

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Training - Command

Decide on a command that you'll use each time your beagle is taken outside to relieve itself. Even a command as simple as "bathroom" or "potty" will suffice. Speak this command gently, but firmly, each time you take your beagle outside. Because beagles can be so stubborn it's more than likely that it will take a while for your beagle to respond to your command. However, remain consistent and patient, and in time your beagle will understand and listen to you.

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Training - Locate an area outside your house

Locate an area outside your house that is suitable for your beagle to relieve itself. Beagles are creatures of habit and quite smart. They will remember the spot you have chosen after you repeat the process several times. This routine and go-to spot will make potty training your beagle much easier.

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Training - Keep your beagle in a crate when nobody is home

Keep your beagle in a crate when nobody is home or when everyone is asleep. While your beagle should not spend its life in a crate, it's important to have one when potty training because it prevents your beagle from finding a potty spot in the house. Beagles tend to weigh 15 to 30 lbs. full grown, so purchase a crate that is medium to large and allows your beagle to stand up without hitting its head on the top.

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Training - Know your Beagle

Beagles are a great breed of dogs that bring much joy and happiness to their owners. They are naturally curious creatures who maintain a positive attitude most of the time. However, they are known to be a little stubborn, which can make house or potty training a big endeavor. With that said, it's more than possible to potty train your beagle.

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Owner guide - Never hit your beagle or rub his nose in urine or feces

Never hit your beagle or rub his nose in urine or feces. The beagle will become scared of you and more prone to bite.

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Owner guide - Beagles are easier to train and less likely to wander if they are neutered or spayed

Beagles are easier to train and less likely to wander if they are neutered or spayed when they are six months old. Beagles can sniff out food anywhere, so be sure any food is placed well out of reach. Beagles give off a strong odor compared to other dogs; this is normal, and you will get used to it.

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Puppy care - Expose your beagle puppy to as many environments and factors

Expose your beagle puppy to as many environments and factors as possible before they are 14 weeks old. Puppies are most impressionable between the ages of 8 and 14 weeks. Take the puppy to the vet, for a car ride, visiting friends, give him a bath, turn on a vacuum cleaner--anything you can think of.

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Puppy care - Exercise your beagle puppy every day

Exercise your beagle puppy every day. Since beagles were bred to run with fox hunters, they need exercise to keep from putting on weight and stay focused during training sessions. According to the ASPCA, beagles need at least one brisk 30 minute walk a day, plus an opportunity to run around in the yard. A tired beagle is less prone to make mischief.

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Puppy care - Train you puppy

Use positive reinforcement and offer food as a reward. Determine the beagle's favorite treat, and reward him if he comes when you call. Training sessions shouldn't be more than a few minutes long.

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Puppy care - Choose a potty area outside for the puppy

Choose a potty area outside for the puppy before bringing her inside your home. As soon as she squats, praise her and bring her inside. Whenever you see the puppy walking in circles sniffing, she's just about to urinate or defecate. Beagle puppies catch onto the idea in anywhere from a few days to a few months.

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Puppy care - Get your beagle puppy tagged with a microchip

Get your beagle puppy tagged with a microchip. Beagles have a penchant for escaping their yards if not fenced in properly. Keep an eye on your beagle puppy to make sure he doesn't dig underneath the fence.

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Owner guide - Explain to your children that beagles play by grabbing things with their mouths

Explain to your children that beagles play by grabbing things with their mouths. This is not biting but can be scary for a child.

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Owner guide - Beagles will bark or howl if left alone for extended periods of time

Beagles will bark or howl if left alone for extended periods of time. Avoid giving a young beagle the run of the house when no one is home.

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Owner guide - Keep your beagle in a secured yard

Keep your beagle in a secured yard with locked gates, plenty of fresh water and safe toys. Avoid stuffed animals, as beagles can tear these apart and swallow the stuffing or choke on small parts.

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Owner guide - Learn what health problems are associated with Beagle

Learn what health problems are associated with Beagle : hypothyroidism, cherry eye (swelling of the gland in the third eyelid), dry eye, back problems, epilepsy, glaucoma, cataracts, retinal dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, kidney failure, cancer and heart disease.

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Owner guide - Keep your beagle's weight down

Keep your beagle's weight down. Overweight dogs will have more health problems, including heart trouble and arthritis.

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Owner guide - Remember that beagles tend to be stubborn

Remember that beagles tend to be stubborn, which means you must be consistent, patient and positive while training them. Praise works better than punishment.

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Owner guide - Beagles are very people-oriented and like to be around you

Make sure you or someone in your home is willing to spend 30 to 60 minutes a day playing with and exercising your dog. Beagles are very people-oriented and like to be around you.

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Owner guide - Bathe the beagle infrequently

Bathe the beagle infrequently. A beagle doesn't require special grooming and can be washed at home.

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Owner guide - Wipe out your beagle's ears

Wipe out your beagle's ears whenever you brush him to prevent odors and infections.

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Owner guide - Brush your beagle several times a week

Brush your beagle several times a week. This breed sheds moderately. Use a hound glove to keep your dog's coat shiny, and a fine-tooth flea comb to remove dirt and excess hair.

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Owner guide - Feed your beagle high-quality dry dog food

Feed your beagle high-quality dry dog food, not "people food" like table scraps. If you use treats as rewards while training, break each treat into three or four small pieces and give one piece at a time. Beagles love to eat and are good beggars.

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Owner guide - Vaccinating your beagle

Follow your veterinarian's recommendations for vaccinating your beagle when you first get him, then get booster vaccinations for him as needed. Consult your veterinarian about flea and tick control products, heartworm medications and worming your dog.

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Owner guide - Beagles are very friendly to everyone and make lots of friendly easily.

The beagle dog breed is a hound which means they use their noses a lot to catch the scent and help hunters get to their pray. They are typically three colors, white, tan and black. They are also very friendly to everyone and make lots of friendly easily.

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Owner guide - Choose dog food that helps the dog maintain healthy weight

Choose dog food that helps the dog maintain healthy weight. The beagle dog breed is prone to weight gain and loves treats. You should monitor how much your beagle is eating and provide sufficient exercises to keep it in the best shape possible.

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Owner guide - Beagle can escape from your yard

One of the biggest problems with the beagle dog breed is that it can escape from your yard. It is a scent hound and is easily distracted by smell. If this dog is left in your yard for a while unsupervised, it might catch a scent somewhere and run away from you. Because of its nose, it can get into some serious trouble. This breed is popular for those that conduct experiment on dogs. Make sure you monitor your beagle’s play in the backyard preferably have it on the leash at all times.

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Owner guide - The beagle’s coat is very easy to groom

The beagle’s coat is very easy to groom so you should have no problems there. As a responsible owner, you will have to keep an eye on the beagle’s nails because it might grow long and dig into his flesh. Only bath the dog when necessary.

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Owner guide - You must always have the dog on a leash

To properly care for the beagle dog breed, you must know that this is a dog that follows its nose and sometimes that can get it into big trouble. You must always have the dog on a leash because it might run away from you because of a scent that it caught.

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DOG FAQ - Do beagles get along with other breeds or with cats?

Once again, this really depends on the environment and individual situation. Mostly, beagles will get along very well with other breeds of dogs.

But however, it will usually be the cat or the other dog that may have trouble with the beagle, particularly around dinner time.

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DOG FAQ - My beagle makes this weird, almost coughing sound quite often. Is this normal or is there something wrong?

Beagles have a very sensitive and active sense of smell. They also become very excited when they are on a trail. As a result, when there is a strong scent, their nose and palate often go into a spasm which sounds like a cross between a cough and a snort. This can go on for up to a minute and can repeat often during a walk.

There is nothing wrong with your beagle if they do this. It is merely an involuntary reflex in their nose and throat similar to when we humans have a series of sneezes.

To stop the snorting, you can squeeze their nostrils together which causes them to breath through their mouth and usually stops the spasm temporarily. It may recommence though and is something that you just have to put up with. Remember, that when a beagle does the "beagle snort" it's usually because they are having too much fun!!

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DOG FAQ - Do beagles only come in the black, tan and white colour?

There is actually about 17 different colour formations that a beagle can have. The most common colour and pattern is what is called the "blanket tricolour". This is where the beagle has a full black area on their back, known as the saddle, which blends into tan around their rear, shoulders and legs, with white feet, belly and chest.

Other common beagle colours found in Australia include tan and white (no black, sometimes known as a blonde); lemon and white - a light colour brown on a predominantly white body; Broken tricolour - patches of black and tan on a predominantly white body; mottles and pieds.

Every beagle, regardless of it colour, must have one mandatory colouring. Every beagle must have a white tip on their tail. The purpose of the white tip is so when they are hunting in tall grass, they will have their tail in the air and their white tip will be seen. This white tip is known as the "flag".
Colouring is very much an individual preference and makes not difference to the beagle's temperament or behaviour.

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DOG FAQ - Do beagles have any common problems like bad hips?

The beagle breed is a very sound breed. Its size and proportions minimize the structural problems that can occur and that are prevalent in some other breeds.

As with any breed - or any mammal for that matter - you will get a small proportion with conditions such as epilepsy, dwarfism, back ailments or other mammalian conditions. Good diet, regular exercise and care will ensure your beagle will lead a healthy life.

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DOG FAQ - Is it better to have two beagles than one?

The beagle is one of the breeds where it is easier to look after two. They are a pack dog and need company. Many beagles end up on rescue because their demand is too great. When the family gets another beagle, often the problems are greatly reduced. You need to keep in mind that a beagle is a pack animal and requires an pack environment.

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DOG FAQ - How long does a beagle live for?

A beagle usually lives to an age of about 15 years. They have been know to live as long as 18 or 20 years, so you will have your beagle for a long time. Keeping your beagle in good condition (not overweight) and providing regular exercise will mean they will be a loving part of your family for many years. One of the amazing things about beagles is that they stay playful for years. The old beagle is as playful as the puppy. They are often called the eternal puppy.

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DOG FAQ - How much feeding do beagles need?

Feeding a beagle can be one of the most challenging tasks about owning a beagle. Their instinct is to eat as much as they can when they can. As a result, they can often become overweight. Never rely on your beagle telling you how much is enough because it's never enough. I have seen a beagle eat its way through half a 5kg bag of dog food and then turn up half an hour later looking for dinner.

A beagle should eat only about 3/4 of a cup of good quality dry food and about 100 grams of meat a day. This can be done in two meals if it is too long between meals for your beagle. Treats during the day are fine and encouraged during training sessions but supplement this out at meal time.
Your breeder will be able to provide your with details on food and quantities for your beagle.

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DOG FAQ - Is it better to get beagle desexed?

Absolutely yes! There are always lots of issues around having entire dogs, whether they be beagles or any other breeds. Competition and the need to stray or escape will be greater in entire dogs,male or female. Females will have seasons on a regular basis which can be messy and can attract other dogs to your area. Entire male dogs will want to exert their authority more.

There is no clear evidence of entire dogs being healthier or having developmental problems. If you have a male or a female beagle (or any dog for that matter), it is much more convenient to have them desexed. Vets usually desex around the age of 6 months but talk to your Vet to find out the best age for your beagle.

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DOG FAQ - Is it okay to get two male beagles?

Yes. There are a lot of families that have two male beagles, two female beagles or one of each. It is more the environment that will determine how well they get along. Remember, a beagle is a pack dog and has been bred to get along. It is important to socialise your beagle regularly. If there are two in the household - even better. A beagle is not like some other breeds where it is very difficult to house two males together, due to competition. A beagle will get along with most other dogs and two males together are fine.

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DOG FAQ - Do beagles need a lot of exercise?

A beagle is an active dog and does need exercise. Your lifestyle should include time to provide your beagle with a good walk every day or so. This not only keeps them fit but also gives the beagle an outlet for their instincts to sniff. A beagle is happiest when it has its nose down, its tail in the air and is able to smell the roses and the grass and the trees and everything else.

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DOG FAQ - Do beagles need a big yard?

A beagle is a small but active dog. It certainly needs exercise on a regular basis. If you are able to provide this, then a beagle does not need a big back yard. They are not really a breed for a unit or townhouse, though there are examples of where this has been successful. The bigger the yard, of course, the less deliberate exercise the beagle will needs. There's also nothing better than seeing a beagle having fun, snooping around a big back yard and enjoying the family.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Do beagles bark?

All breeds (with the exception of the Basenji) bark. That is their way of communicating. There are two usual messages for barking:
The first is a warning bark. They bark to say "Keep away!" or "Beware, this is my territory!" Where this is the case, you can train the beagle to understand when they have been acknowledged, they should be quiet.

The second main reason for barking is for attention. This is often the bark that gets the neighbours angry, as this type of barking usually goes on when you are not at home. The beagle is saying "Please come home!" or "I need some attention!" Beagles are a pack dog and need company but also need to be trained to be comfortable with being on their own. This bark can also occur where the beagle does not know its place in the household. It sees itself as "top dog" and when you leave the house, it gets anxious because it sees its role to look after you. In this instance the dog develops separation anxiety. Separation anxiety can cause lots of problems and needs to be addressed at an early age.

A third reason that beagles often bark is during play. It is their way of saying "yippee" or "I'm having fun". Where this is the case it is usually short term and only during play time.
Just keep in mind that many of these traits are not just for beagles but occur in all dogs. Good training techniques will ensure barking is kept to a minimum.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - What type of fence do I need for a beagle? How high?

A responsible dog owner will ensure that any dog is placed inside a secure fence. Beagles are no exception. A beagle loves to hunt and sniff and when they get tired of the smells in their own yard, they will have great interest in what's on the other side of the fence. As a result, you will need a good secure fence.

The fence should be at least 1.5 metres high (5 ft) with a secure base. A concrete edging to prevent digging is ideal but logs or wire placed on the ground will also prevent digging.

Some beagles are very agile and can climb chainwire fences. It would be recommended to have a solid or timber paling fence. Regular dog wire is not really suitable for beagles, as they are small and agile enough to be able to work their way through the dog wire.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Do beagles climb fences?

Beagle can be very agile. If they are left alone and to their own devices, beagles can climb chain wire fences and other fences where they can get a good foothold. It is surprising how well some beagles can climb.

The best option is to get a good secure fence that is at least 1.5 metres (5 ft) high that is made of solid material or of timber palings where they can't get a foot hold.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - What is better to have - a male or a female beagle?

This is purely a personal preference for the Beagle dog owner and is very much an individual personaility trait as to which to buy. In very general terms, the females are a little more outgoing and strongheaded, where the males are a little more laid back. That's because the females are usually the leaders of the pack. This is very general though and the personalilty of the beagle - like humans - is an individual trait. A beagle's personality is greatly influenced by the environment. A well loved beagle that has lots of attention will be a fabulous dog - regardless of its gender.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Do beagles dig?

When left alone without any amusement, beagles will find their own means of passing the time. Often this is digging. If you have a prize garden, the beagle needs to know the rules of where they are allowed to go and will need company to keep their mind elsewhere.
Because beagles have an excellent sense of smell, they will often smell out worms or lawn grubs that are in the soil. They may try to dig for the lawn grubs.
If they are left alone and have a need to get out of your yard, they will become very resourceful, including trying to dig under a fence.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Are beagles an inside or outside dog?

Beagles are a very adaptable breed. Being a companion dog, they want to be with you. If they are allowed inside, they will enjoy your company even more. They love to sleep beside you while your wathcing TV and are often a dog found on the end of their owner's bed. Like all breeds, they need to be toilet trained from an early age if they are to become an inside dog. This is not difficult but needs discipline from the owner as much as from the dog.

If the rules are, however, that they are to be an outside dog, they can be trained for this. As long as the rules are consistent, they are okay either inside or outside.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Do beagles need a lot of attention?

Beagle is very much a companion dog. It was bred into the breed to be happy being part of a pack. As a result, they need company on a regular basis. If you work long hours and the beagle is alone for long periods of time, they will be unhappy.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Do beagles shed a lot of hair?

A beagle is a light shedding breed. You can expect that they will drop hair. A good brush every second day will ensure they shedding is contained to the brush rather than on your carpet.
In summer they will drop their winter coat.

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BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Can I leave my beagle alone during the day?

One of the biggest needs of a beagle is companionship. The beagle was bred to live in a pack and as a result must have company. The company can be in the shape of regular human companionship, another beagle or another breed of dog. If your lifestyle means you are away for long period of time, a beagle may not be a suitable breed unless you can assure they have company during the day.
A beagle without company will be more likely to try to look for company elsewhere, which means they may try to get out of your yard, they may call for company - barking or singing, or they may try to make their time more enjoyable by digging up your prized garden. A lonely beagle is an unhappy beagle.

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PUPPY SELECTION

Puppy Selection : The best place to find a healthy, happy Beagle for your family is from a reputable breeder. However, finding yourself face to face with an adorable litter of Beagle puppy may make the selection process seem close to impossible. Some helpful folks might suggest allowing your puppy to select you, but that process usually results in bringing home the boldest of the bunch. Those types of dogs are not always the easiest to train.


Shy dogs are also not a good choice for most, since fear can cause some of these pups to have a snapping issue. Stay away from those Beagle puppy that run from you or approach with their tails between their legs, no matter how tempted you are to take one home to "bring him out of his shell". There is a good chance that you would not succeed. Some breeders can help you with the process of selecting your dog as well, if you let him know what type of pet you are looking for. By selecting the best dog for your family, you have made the first step in a successful relationship with your new pet.

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BEAGLE AND CHILDREN

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. They do this in fun and can be trained not to do this.

As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and supervise any interactions. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

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TRAINING

Obstinate is a word often used by trainers to describe a Beagle, and training a smart animal is not always easy to accomplish. Although a Beagle is typically easy to please, it can also be short on attention and quickly lose interest in what is attempted to be taught. Because of their short attention span Beagle training lessons should be short and they should also be consistent.

For example, when teaching your Beagle to come, saying the word three times in a normal voice and the last time in a voice that is close to yelling, may teach you Beagle to come only after you have said it three times and yelled it once. While it is not the outcome you are looking for, it can be the result of inconsistent Beagle training techniques.


Beagle puppies learn very quickly when they are young and taking them to obedience school may offer a surprise about how quickly they can learn basic skills. Some obedience schools offer Beagle training in what might be referred to as puppy kindergarten for pups three months and older where they can learn basic skills and socialization. At about six months you should enroll in obedience classes and if it is your first time, beginners obedience classes where he can be taught to sit, stay and come and walk on a leash.

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FEEDING

Recommended daily feeding amount: 3/4 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Feed your beagle eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Beagles are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference--the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your beagle and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.

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HEALTH INFORMATION

12 years is the average life span of beagle, which are prone to several health problems that may require treatment during their lifetimes usually centering around the eyes, ears, or nasal system.

As they grow older, beagle may also suffer from joint diseases or heart problems mainly due to inactivity or excess weight. Therefore, careful monitoring of food and exercise are important throughout its life and most especially as the beagle reaches old age.

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TEMPERAMENT

The Beagle has a very good temperament and gentle disposition. Beagles are intelligent, but are stubborn and may be hard to train (due to their strong will). They are an especially loyal breed and are very friendly. They rarely show signs of aggression, and are excellent with children. Beagles also get along with other dogs, provided that they have been socialized correctly.

They are playful and energetic dogs who enjoy long walks. Being scent hounds, if released, they may follow a scent endlessly or will incessantly try to tag along with other dogs regardless of cars, strangers, etc. Because of this, many humane societies and pounds often pick up stray beagles. Beagles are pack animals, and can be prone to separation anxiety.

Beagles are best kept with other dogs if they are going to be alone for long periods of time. Much of the time Beagles also howl instead of barking.
Although, our Beagle has masered the art of Barking to 'Shout' other dogs, or when his girlfriend "Angel" has stolen his bone.

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GROOMING

Taking care of your Beagle nutritionally may seem a little difficult but taking care of Beagle grooming needs is fairly easy and uncomplicated, but time will be needed to do it properly. Their typically short, tight hair growth will rarely require professional grooming, but here are some tips for keeping his hair clean at home.

A Beagles hair is short, hard and flat coat of medium length with an undercoat of finer hair which will need brushed two or three times a week to keep it clean and healthy. A female will shed its coat every season while males will shed usually once a year. As part of your Beagle grooming brushing with a grooming glove or soft brush will generally be enough to keep the coat healthy and clean.

The ears and feet will require special attention as the natural shape and hanging of its ear allows moisture and water to be trapped inside them. Keeping them wiped clean helps prevent ear infections and possible hearing loss and a good Beagle care method is to clean the ears every time you brush the dog. In addition to stopping infections it can also reduce to occurrence of ear mites.

Frequent Bathing Not Required

Despite all your best efforts, your Beagle will occasionally require to be bathed, especially if it found something with an unpleasant odor outside in which to roll around. He can be given a bath in warm water as part of you Beagle care using a no-tears dog shampoo and clean water to rinse it with. A blow dryer should not be used as it tends to dry out the skin and special attention should be paid to the ears to make sure you do not leave any water in them, which can cause an infection.

Toe nails are another area that may need frequent attention, depending on they wear down when the Beagle is exercising. As part of your Beagle grooming routine, they should be checked often and trimmed with a quality nail clipper. You should also have styptic powder on hand when you trim the toenails in case of a small cut, to stop the bleeding quickly.


Additionally, keep watch on the eyelashes, which on a Beagle can be longer than other dogs, and they have a tendency to curl downwards and grow into the eyeball, which may require surgery to correct. You should also look at the things you will need to groom your Beagle.

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COLOUR

Beagles appear in a range of colours. Although the tricolour (white with large black areas and light brown shading) is the most common, Beagles can occur in any hound colour.

Tricoloured dogs occur in a number of shades, from the "Classic Tri" with a jet black saddle (also known as "Blackback"), to the "Dark Tri" (where faint brown markings are intermingled with more prominent black markings), to the "Faded Tri" (where faint black markings are intermingled with more prominent brown markings). Some tricoloured dogs have a broken pattern, sometimes referred to as pied. These dogs have mostly white coats with patches of black and brown hair. Tricolour Beagles are almost always born black and white. The white areas are typically set by eight weeks, but the black areas may fade to brown as the puppy matures. (The brown may take between one and two years to fully develop.) Some Beagles gradually change colour during their lives, and may lose their black markings entirely.

Two-colour varieties always have a white base colour with areas of the second colour. Tan and white is the most common two-colour variety, but there is a wide range of other colours including lemon, a very light tan; red, a reddish, almost orange, brown; and liver, a darker brown, and black. Liver is not common and is not permitted in some standards; it tends to occur with yellow eyes. Ticked or mottled varieties may be either white or black with different coloured flecks (ticking), such as the blue-mottled or bluetick Beagle, which has spots that appear to be a midnight-blue colour, similar to the colouring of the Bluetick Coonhound. Some tricolour Beagles also have ticking of various colours in their white areas.

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GENERAL APPEARANCE

The general appearance of the Beagle resembles a Foxhound in miniature, but the head is broader and the muzzle shorter, the expression completely different and the legs shorter in proportion to the body. They are generally between 13 and 16 inches (33 and 41 cm) high at the withers and weigh between 18 and 35 lb (8 and 16 kg), with females being slightly smaller than males on average.

They have a smooth, somewhat domed skull with a medium-length, square-cut muzzle and a black (or occasionally liver), gumdrop nose. The jaw is strong and the teeth scissor together with the upper teeth fitting perfectly over the lower teeth and both sets aligned square to the jaw. The eyes are large, hazel or brown, with a mild hound-like pleading look. The large ears are long, soft and low-set, turning towards the cheeks slightly and rounded at the tips. Beagles have a strong, medium-length neck (which is long enough for them to easily bend to the ground to pick up a scent), with little folding in the skin but some evidence of a dewlap; a broad chest narrowing to a tapered abdomen and waist and a short, slightly curved tail (known as the "stern") tipped with white. The white tip, known as the "flag" has been selectively bred for, as it allows the dog to be easily seen when its head is down following a scent. The tail does not curl over the back, but is held upright when the dog is active. The Beagle has a muscular body and a medium-length, smooth, hard coat. The front legs are straight and carried under the body while the rear legs are muscular and well bent at the stifles.

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The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. A member of the Hound Group, it is similar in appearance to the Foxhound but smaller, with shorter legs and longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, and other game. They have a keen sense of smell and tracking instinct that sees them employed as detection dogs for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around the world. They are popular as pets because of their size, even temper, and lack of inherited health problems. These characteristics also make them the dog of choice for animal testing.

Although beagle-type dogs have existed for over 2,000 years, the modern breed was developed in Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound, and possibly the Harrier.

Beagles have been depicted in popular culture since Elizabethan times in literature and paintings, and latterly in film, television and comic books. Snoopy of the comic strip Peanuts has been promoted as "the world's most famous beagle".

Beagle - Dog Lover

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Welcome to my Beagle dog blog. Here you will learn about Beagle health care, any tips and you can find good experiences from many people who love Beagle.

Beagle - Dog Lover