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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Beagle

General Description
(English Beagle) The Beagle is a comparatively small hound with a square-shaped, sturdy build. They have broad, slightly domed skulls and a straight, square muzzle. Their noses have full nostrils and their eyes are brown or hazel in color. Many people say the Beagle is reminiscent of a small English Foxhound. Beagles have long, wide, pendant-shaped ears and round, strong feet. Their tails are carried freely and gaily. Beagles have a glossy, short-haired coat that exists in a variety of hound colors including tri-color, black and tan, red and white, lemon and white, or orange and white.
Beagles are also very small and they are good with childern and they are also good with other animals in your house
Beagles are very active and energetic. They love to play and go walks all the time. They get along with any other thing. Such as, family members, other dogs, and maybe even cats.
They don't always get along with smaller pets like rabbits, as rabbits were the prey they originally hunted.

Character
Beagles make excellent pets because of their sweet disposition and kind, loving nature. They are very social and warm towards everyone, and they have a very cheerful demeanor. This breed is great with children and rarely aggressive towards other dogs. They shouldn’t be left unattended with other pets unless they are socialized with them from a very young age. Because Beagles are determined and have a mind of their own, so they need firm, patient training and shouldn’t be left alone. If owners of this breed are gone for extended periods of time, it’s a good idea to have more than one Beagle. This way, the dogs can keep each other company and not become lonely. Beagles have a loud, baying cry that can bother neighbors and they will follow interesting scents without warning.

Size 13 – 16 inches 13-15 inches
Weight 20 – 25 pounds beagles weigh 20-25 pounds 18 - 30 lbs

General Health
Certain lines of Beagles are prone to heart disease, eye problems, back problems, and epilepsy. The breed is susceptible to chondroplasia (dwarfism) that causes the front legs to become warped. Typically, Beagles live for 12 to 15 years. They average 7 puppies per litter.
12 to 17 years
11 to 15 years

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