Beagle

English Beagle
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Summary

  • Beagles are scent hounds originating from Great Britain, known for their friendly and curious nature and excellent sense of smell. They are medium-sized dogs with a tri-color coat, requiring moderate exercise and weekly grooming.

Origin and Purpose

  • Great Britain
  • Hunting hare, rabbit and other small game

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female13-15 inches (33-38 cm)20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Male13-15 inches (33-38 cm)20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • Tri-color (black, white, and tan) most common
  • Other acceptable colors include lemon & white, red & white, and tan & white
Type
  • Short
  • Dense
Length
  • Short

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Moderate
Grooming
  • Weekly brushing
Drooling
  • Low

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Moderately long
  • Powerful without being coarse
Skull
  • Slightly domed
  • Reasonably wide
Ears
  • Long
  • Rounded tip
  • Set on rather high
  • Drooping
Eyes
  • Large
  • Hazel or brown
  • Set well apart
Nose
  • Broad
  • Black
Muzzle
  • Fairly square cut
Teeth
  • Level bite
Neck
  • Sufficient length to enable hound to follow scent
Forequarters
  • Shoulders well laid back
  • Muscular
Fore Legs
  • Straight and vertical
Hindquarters
  • Muscular
  • Well angulated
Hind Legs
  • Muscular
Feet
  • Tight
  • Round
  • Well knuckled up
  • Strong pads
Tail
  • Strong
  • Moderate length
  • Set on high
  • Carried gaily
  • Never curled over back
Gait
  • Free
  • Light

Temperament

  • Friendly
  • Curious
  • Merry
  • Gentle
  • Intelligent
  • Determined
  • Alert
  • Excitable

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Very Affectionate
Good with Children
  • Excellent
Good with Dogs
  • Excellent
Good with Cats
  • Good
  • With proper introduction
Openness to Strangers
  • Friendly
Playfulness Level
  • High
Protective Nature
  • Low
Adaptability Level
  • High

Working Roles

  • Hunting
  • Scent tracking
  • Companion dog
  • Detection dog

Exercise Needs

  • Moderate to high
  • Daily walks
  • Playtime

Health

  • Generally healthy
  • Prone to hip and elbow dysplasia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Epilepsy
  • Cherry eye
  • Glaucoma
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Bloat
  • Obesity

Additional Notes

  • Known for their strong sense of smell and vocalizations
  • Can be prone to wandering if not properly contained
  • Benefit from early socialization and training

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