Breed Profile

DESCRIPTION

The Beagle has charming, upbeat personality, admirable courage and stamina. It makes an excellent family pet, it is great with children and eager to romp and play. Like all scent hounds, the Beagle is an independent breed.

TEMPERAMENT

The Beagle is sociable, brave, intelligent, calm and loving. It’s a sweet, gentle, lively and curious dog that just loves everyone. It’s a happy little tail-wagger! The Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds because of its energy, willingness, and merry, sweet disposition. It’s excellent with children and good with other dogs, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets, unless it is socialized with cats and other household animals. The Beagle is determined and watchful. It requires patient and firm training. This breed doesn't like being left alone. The Beagle tends to follow its nose wherever it goes and was bred for the hunt - which means baying, howling and barking. Beagle has a loud baying cry that can be disturbing to family and neighbors.

GROOMING

The Beagle has a short, hard, dense, and weatherproof coat. It is minimal shedder.

HEALTH

Congenital heart disease, spinal problems, epilepsy, invertebral disk disease, hip dysplasia and skin conditions. They also have a tendency to become obese. Possible health issues include Cleft palate, luxating patellas, hypothyroidism, and reproductive disorders.

EXERCISE

Exercise is needed on a leash as the Beagle has a tendency to roam. A large back yard will take care of most of the Beagles exercise requirements.

TRAINING

They will respond well to basic obedience training, but are not extremely easy to train.