Beagle

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Hair type	Short
Origin	Britain
Template	Average
Head shape	Rectangular

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 12 kg to 17 kg	From 30 cm to 40 cm
Male	From 13 kg to 18 kg	From 33 cm to 41 cm

History of the breed

Its real origins remain rather unclear . This hound has existed since Antiquity. Presumably originally from the UK, this breed is said to be the result of crossing the Harrier with other common British dog breeds . Nonetheless, France claims the origin of the Beagle claiming that it descends from French hounds that were introduced to Britain.

Thus, the Beagle is ideal for hunters, who appreciate its agility and speed . Moreover, in the 19th ^century, he was privileged to hunt hares in Britain.

His race is clearly defined at the end of the 19th ^century in Britain. However, it was threatened with extinction between the 2 World Wars, before it experienced a resurgence of form, driven in particular by its success across the Atlantic, both in the United States and in Canada . Thus, for many years, the Beagle has been considered one of the 10 favorite dogs of Americans.

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Physical features

Its hair : very short and very dense is endowed with a very great resistance against climatic vagaries.
Its color : is mostly tricolor, being composed of the colors white, black and tawny-vivid. But often it can be two-tone: either lemon and white, or light brown and white.
Its head : it is strong, but not very massive, with a muzzle that is not pointed and a really accentuated stop.
His ears : generally fawn or brown, they are large and fall on either side of the skull. Very rarely, they can be white.
Her eyes : charming and sad, they are small and nutty in color.
His body : very well proportioned, the Beagle has muscular and vigorous legs, which is important for a hunter.
His tail : big, long and very hairy. It is generally pointed in saber, even when it is at rest. It is when he is asleep that she falls back.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

Although a fearless hunter and endowed with an exceptional sense of smell, the Beagle is also an adorable companion for humans. Even though he has a tendency to run away, like any hunting dog, he can be very loyal , if properly trained. Very endearing, its liveliness requires a lot of space. Very intelligent , this energetic dog can live equally well in an apartment in the city or in the countryside. Finally, it is a dog who enjoys the company of children and other animals, especially his congeners. It is also a very good alarm dog in the event of an intrusion.

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Education

The education of the Beagle can prove to be complicated, as it remains quite stubborn . What requires the most effort is to train him to correct his tendency to run away from an early age. Also, he must be taught not to ask for food, because this very greedy dog is having a great time. He must be guaranteed long walks when he lives in the city. He hates loneliness.

Living conditions

The Beagle can live and flourish in the city, but its preferred environment remains the countryside , green spaces and forests. He loves nature and loves being surrounded. It adapts to most types of weather: whether hot or cold. If he lives in town or in an apartment: a small courtyard is preferable.

Health

Unfortunately, the Beagle is predisposed to certain illnesses such as hypothyroidism . He may also have problems with ear infections or ophthalmic discomfort. Be careful when the animal is not very active: obesity is a frequent case for this breed. It is also necessary to carefully monitor his ears , which are drooping, which may encounter some infections. Finally, his weight should be monitored, especially if he lives in an apartment or in the city, because he tends to gain weight if he does not spend enough.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

Apart from its need for regular outings, the maintenance of the Beagle is very easy. It undergoes a continuous and moderate moult.

For his hair, regular brushing intermittently is sufficient. After each outing, it is necessary to inspect its hair, legs, eyes and ears in order to detect any parasites. It is important to ensure regular brushing to reduce these losses and above all to make your hair more beautiful and cleaner on the surface.

The Beagle does not need to take a bath too often. As with all breeds, their nails should be clipped regularly to avoid the risk of cracking, which can cause pain as well as problems walking and running. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian.

His floppy ears should regularly (once a month) be treated with antiseptics . Finally, its teeth must be monitored so that tartar does not deposit there and that possible bacteria do not proliferate.

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Food

The Beagle is constantly drawn to food . He should be taught not to claim any. Care should be taken not to leave any available or easily catchable. Beagles can eat continuously without stopping. So, they have this reputation of being food thieves . The daily ration consists of 40 grams of premium kibble per day. A ration to be given twice if possible. If a homemade ration is preferred, it should contain whole grains, meat and legumes. Care must be taken not to underfeed or overfeed this dog who has a predisposition to obesity.

Physical activity

Because of its overload of energy, it is essential that the Beagle takes long walks , and that it has spaces to exercise. He is a gifted dog in many disciplines such as hunting, agility, tracking and scent detection.

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Owner’s words

Jedi, a 2 year old female, is stubborn, diehard thief, she would kill mother and father to eat. A truffle so developed that it is difficult to concentrate on anything else, especially when walking. Smart, affectionate with a crazy look and very adaptable. We take her EVERYWHERE and she knows how to be very small!

Julie N.

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Very affectionate, they are overflowing with kindness and energy. Long walks are necessary for them to flourish and channel them. Very gluttonous, they can be thieves to satisfy their desires. Extremely intelligent, they are very stubborn when the orders requested do not suit them, so education is essentially through play.

Very good hunting dogs, they are often runaways … But we forget all the faults when they give us soft eyes and stick to us for hugs.

Héloïse H. (Metz, France)

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