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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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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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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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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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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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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Beagle - Dog Lover
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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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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