| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | will find the Beagle to be highly intelligent although |
| Getting to know your dog starts by getting to know | | | | when it comes to training, they can be a bit on the |
| its breed. At Kingdom of Pets, we keep a large | | | | stubborn side. |
| database of detailed information on the appearance, | | | | This breed is generally a pack animal, which means |
| personality, and health requirements of individual dog | | | | they can have tendency toward separation anxiety. |
| breeds. Here's what you need to know about the | | | | While you could certainly own one Beagle with or |
| Beagle: | | | | without another dog, they are usually more content |
| The Beagle is a breed that ranks as one of the top | | | | with a furry friend. Sadly, many people associate the |
| choices for families. These dogs are extremely loyal, | | | | Beagle with howling and although some do, not all |
| charming, and very sweet. Although great with | | | | dogs of this breed are vocal. |
| people, the Beagle has an amazing sense of smell, | | | | Funny, loving, gentle, and enjoyable are all words that |
| which can make leash training a bit of a challenge. | | | | describe the Beagle. Even with their stubbornness |
| However, with patience and determination, you can | | | | while walking, this particular breed is rarely known to |
| help your dog overcome this behavior. The Beagle | | | | become angered. The smaller size, temperament, and |
| falls within the Scent Hound and Hound group of | | | | personality are just a few reasons more and more |
| dogs, which is recognized by the American Kennel | | | | families are choosing a Beagle. |
| Club. This particular breed is an excellent companion | | | | Health |
| dog and one great with children and other pets. | | | | For the most part, Beagles have few problems |
| Physical Appearance | | | | although there are a few things you want to be |
| The average weight for a beagle is between 15 and | | | | aware of before choosing this breed. As you will |
| 28 pounds with height around 13 to 16 inches. With | | | | notice by the appearance, the Beagle has long, floppy |
| proper care, the Beagle can live up to 14 years of | | | | ears. While beneficial, the ears can also stop air from |
| age. The body of this breed tends to be compact | | | | getting into the ear canals, which can create minor |
| with floppy ears, gentle expression, and smooth, | | | | problems. Typically, wiping the inside of the ears out |
| short hair. Although a strong dog, the Beagle is not | | | | a few times a week will prevent the buildup of dirt. |
| an overly muscled breed. The colors recognized by | | | | Another relatively common problem is with ingrown |
| the American Kennel Club include the following: | | | | eyelashes, something known as Distichiasis, which |
| * Tri-color | | | | would require a quick trip to the veterinarian. You also |
| * Lemon and White | | | | want to watch the weight of your Beagle in that |
| * Orange and White | | | | these dogs love to eat. Unfortunately, too much |
| Temperament and Personality | | | | weight can cause serious problems with joints, |
| Because the Beagle is such a docile breed, they work | | | | specifically Hip Dysplasia. Other potential problems |
| well in just about any situation. The only thing to | | | | although not as common include Congenital Heart |
| remember is that the Beagle should be well socialized | | | | Disease, Polyarthristis, which is a condition by which |
| to avoid problems with timidity. However, if you | | | | the immune system actually attacks the dog’s |
| want a great family dog, this breed is superior. You | | | | joints, and epilepsy and seizures. |