Beagle Country of origin : England
Beagle Original Function : Pack Hound for Tracking and scenting Game, Mainly Hares and Rabbits
This dog breed is still used as a hunting dog in various

Beagle dog appearance

Beagle dog body
The beagle is a sturdy dog of compact build with a straight, horizontal topline. The tail is set on high and carried gaily with a slight curve, but not over the back. It is hefty and should not be too long. The beagle’s chest reaches to below the elbows and the arched ribs are carried well back . The loins are strong and short but not excessively tucked up. The beagle’s shoulders are fairly oblique. The solid elbows are not turned in or out and are roughly halfway of the shoulder height. The forelegs are straight and round of bone across the entire length. The hocks are well arched. Beagles have close, strong feet with well arched toes and short claws; hare feet are not allowed. The neck is slightly curved and short little dewlap.

Beagle dog head
The head is fairly long and powerful without any coarseness, free from wrinkles and with a pronounced stop. The slightly domed skull is moderately broad with only a minor occipital protuberance. The muzzle is not snipey. The forenose is broad with wide nostrils. The rounded ears reach nearly to the fore-nose, are set low and hang gracefully alongside the cheeks. The eyes are fairly big, but not bulging or deep set and they are set well apart. Beagle have a scissor bite.

Beagle dog weight and shoulder height
The beagles weigh approx 22-30¾lb ( 10 – 14 kg )
The minimum height is 12½ in ( 32cm ) with a maximum of 16½ inc ( 41Cm )

Beagle dog coat and colors
The weather resistant coat is short and dense
Any hound color, except liver, is allowed with this dog breed. The tip of the stern must be white. The tri color beagle is the most common. The eyes are dark brown or hazel.

Beagle dog temperament

Beagle dog character
These dog breeds are lively, active, very amiable and cheerful. They are intelligent, but also stubborn, resolute and brave, they have an excellent scenting nose. Although they love the company of their owners and do well as a family dog, they also like living in a pack.

Beagle dog social behavior
These sociable dogs rarely cause problems with other dogs, and they usually get on fine with children as well. In view of their hunting instinct it is sensible to introduce them to cats and other pets when young, so they get used to them and future problems are avoided. Beagles normally tend to be very firendly towards everybody. They do bark loudly when they sense danger but is all.

Beagle general dog care

Beagle dog grooming
Beagles require relatively llittle grooming brushing the coat with a grooming or pon brush a few times a week is sufficient. As with all dog breeds with hanging ears, the ears passages should be regularly checked for dirt or excessive earwax. When cleaning the ears it is advisable to use a suitable ear cleaner. Keep the claws short by cutting off any tips with a good clipper.

Beagle dog training
The beagle is first and foremost a fairly independent hunting dog for packs, but is also suitable and kept as a family dog. This is not the most obedient of dog. Neverthless, you can training the dog quite a lot, particularly if you are consistent, very patient, and emphasize rewarding desirable behavior. You could pay a little extra attention to training the dog to return to his owner on command.

Beagle dog exercise
A Beagle needs quite a bit of exercise. Take the dog for long walks regularly but make sure it is well trained before removing the leash; there is always a risk that it will pick up a scent and start chasing after game. A well fenced yard will keep a beagle within you boundaries.

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Wikipedia resource for beagle information here and AKC about beagles here