| When you think of Beagles, you probably picture | | | | if they don't get their own way. |
| a pack of these little guys baying at the top of | | | | In fact, these dogs are so sensitive that |
| their lungs as they race after a fox or rabbit. | | | | something as simple as someone laughing at one |
| While it is true that these dogs are popular hunting | | | | of them when he has gotten into some mishap |
| dogs and have been used to hunt for several | | | | can cause the Beagle to brood for days. |
| centuries, they also make wonderful family pets. | | | | You may need to warn your children to avoid |
| The Beagle has a keen sense of smell and a | | | | upsetting your dog's delicate sensibilities. |
| strong hunting instinct. This member of the | | | | Although Beagles occasionally get too caught up in |
| American Kennel Club's hound group actually | | | | the chase to obey commands, they still should |
| comes in two sizes, under thirteen inches and | | | | learn at least basic obedience. |
| thirteen to fifteen inches. | | | | It will require patience and hard work to teach |
| Except for the difference in size, both Beagle | | | | your dog, and you may want to consider getting |
| varieties are identical. The beagle has dark eyes, | | | | some professional help by enrolling your little guy |
| droopy ears, and a long tail. | | | | in puppy obedience classes. |
| Its coat is short and most commonly comes in a | | | | Beagles love to eat and they aren't picky. If you |
| combination of tan, black and white colors. You | | | | put your dog on a diet, he will happily eat garbage. |
| can also find orange, black, or tan dogs with white | | | | In fact, even if he isn't on a diet, he may still hit |
| markings. | | | | the trashcans for an after dinner snack. |
| The Beagle can adapt to apartment life, but may | | | | Your Beagle should be groomed once a week to |
| prove to be annoying to neighbors if he | | | | alleviate shedding. |
| constantly warns you of strange noises. | | | | Beagles usually get enough exercise to wear |
| These dogs are tireless hunters and need a way | | | | down their toenails on their own, but you may |
| to burn off some of that energy, so you will need | | | | want to check your dog's nails to see if they |
| to take your Beagle for long walks or go for a | | | | need to be trimmed at least once a month. |
| romp in the park. Think twice before letting him | | | | Beagles are generally a healthy breed. However, |
| off the leash, however, since a Beagle who is hot | | | | some of these dogs can develop heart disease or |
| on the trail of a rabbit will forget all of his | | | | epilepsy. Of course, with their propensity to |
| obedience training while he tracks down his prey. | | | | overeat, Beagles can also develop weight related |
| The Beagle loves children and other dogs, but will | | | | diseases. |
| probably take every available opportunity to | | | | If you want a dog who is a happy, well mannered |
| harass the family cat. These dogs are very | | | | little companion, then a Beagle may be the right |
| playful and affectionate, but they do tend to sulk | | | | dog for you. |