| Beagles are happy loving dogs that have a long | | | | Beagles are very active dogs and need to be |
| relationship with man as a hunting companion. | | | | exercises regularly. You shouldn't leave them out |
| Although no one knows for sure where these | | | | unattended though so be prepared to walk them |
| dogs descended from, there are records of small | | | | daily and take them to the park on weekends. |
| hunting dogs that go back to the 13th century | | | | Beagles are very social and will not like being left |
| and it is no secret these dogs are quite successful | | | | alone for long periods of time or they can |
| for hunting fox and rabbit. | | | | become destructive. |
| Their great nose not withstanding, beagles are | | | | Although Beagles are fairly easy to groom with |
| also fun companions that can adapt easily to | | | | their short coat, you should plan to brush them |
| family life. However, you will have to keep in mind | | | | once a week to remove dead hair. They can take |
| that the Beagle does have strong instincts for the | | | | to rolling in icky stuff so you be prepared to |
| chase and you must never let him loose or walk | | | | bathe him at times as well. The long droopy ears |
| him without his lead. | | | | can become infected easily and must be |
| Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884, | | | | examined frequently to be sure no infection is |
| this popular breed is muscular with long droopy | | | | brewing. |
| ears, dark eyes, a short coat and a keen sense | | | | One thing to watch for in your pet Beagle is |
| of smell. The breed comes in two sizes - one | | | | overeating. Beagles like to eat and are not finicky |
| under 13 inches and one between 13 and 15 | | | | at all about what they put in their mouths. In fact, |
| inches. He can be any color but typical beagles | | | | you might find your Beagle rummaging in the |
| show tan and black on white. | | | | trash for a snack shortly after dinner. Since |
| Along with his propensity for chasing small animals, | | | | Beagles are small dogs, you do need to be sure |
| the Beagles voice can be another one of his less | | | | your pet does not overeat as this can cause him |
| lovable traits. The beagle has a rather loud howl | | | | to become overweight which will bring on health |
| which is great for helping hunters find them when | | | | problems. |
| they are on the trail of prey, but not so good | | | | Beagles can live to be around 15 years of age if |
| when they are waking you up with it in the middle | | | | cared for properly. Some diseases to be watched |
| of the night. Beagles do tend to bark when they | | | | for in this breed in particular include epilepsy, |
| hear strange noises and can bay loudly when left | | | | glaucoma, cataracts, invertebral disk disease, |
| alone for long periods of time so if you are | | | | hypothyroidism and retinal apathy. Getting your |
| considering a Beagle for apartment life then you | | | | beagle from a good breeder with healthy lineage |
| might want to think twice. | | | | is key to avoiding these kinds of disease. |