Family: Beagles are scent hounds.
Origin: England
Original function: hunting rabbits
Other functions: field trials, contraband detection, home pet.
Size: height-13-15 inches, weight- 18-30 pounds.
Life span: 12-17 years, considered mature by the time they are 2 to 4 years.
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Beagle Dogs - Behavior
The beagle is a smart, active, bright hound with highly developed sense of smell.
As a pack hunter the beagle loves companionship, whether human or canine. It explores and chases everything, so in temperate climates it can live outdoors with shelter and bedding. It's an independent breed, but given enough training it's a calm, tolerant pet, always ready to join in a game. The beagle's moderate size and close hard coat enable the dog to traverse rough terrain. It's not difficult to follow the beagle on foot. It barks and howls, its melodious bay helps locate it from a great distance.
Beagle Dogs - Description
The beagle is a small, compact, shorthaired hound.There exist two versions of beagles: those 13-15 inches and others smaller. The color of a purebred beagle can be tri-color (black, white and tan); red and white; tan and white. There should be white color on feet and the tip of the tail (to make them easy to follow in the field, as waving white tips shows the pack's location). The ears are usually low, with rounded tips. The beagle's eyes are dark brown or hazel with soft and pleading expression. The tail should not be curled over the back.
Beagle Dogs - Health
The beagles in elderly age run the risk of inter-vertebral disc disease, glaucoma, and cataracts. Sometimes they inherit deafness and hemophilia. But the major problem in the middle age is obesity. Even few extra pounds can cause serious problems with obesity as this leads to joint and muscular diseases, diabetes, pancreatitis, problems with liver and skin. And no doubt obesity shortens the dog's life and tells on the quality of life.
Beagle Dogs - Nutrition
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Beagles should be fed once or twice a day. You shouldn't leave food out free choice. Beagles by no means should eat table scraps and become a garbage disposal. These dogs don't know measure in food and can eat to excess. Sure it's difficult to ignore the beagle's pleading for food, but overeating can lead to severe stomach ache and expensive treatment in the long run. If the dog puts on weight, the caloric intake should be cut down and exercises should be intensified. To check the condition of the dog, you should palpate the rib cage. If it's easy to feel the dog's ribs and to see the waistline from above then it's OK. If the dog needs light food, change it gradually, adding small amounts of new food in a period of a week. This technique is recommended also for switching from one brand of food to another. It prevents their stomach from upset.
Beagle Dogs - Grooming
Beagles need weekly grooming, which include a rubdown to remove loose hair, nail trimming and bathing. Pay special attention to cleaning the beagle's ears, because they need air circulation. Don't allow water or oils in the beagles' ears and do plug them before bathing.
Beagle Dogs - Clubs Links
Beagle Dogs - Clubs Links - US
Mid-West Beagle Gundog Association - Organized in Great Miami, 1980, the association supports the Beagles owners and gives a full account of events related.
Northern West Virginia Beagle Club - Breed club with information on hounds and humor pages.
The American Rabbit Hound Association - Supplies you with tips for hunting with a Beagle.
Beagle Dogs - Clubs Links - International
Beagle Club UK - Breed history and description, and club information.
Danish Beagle Club - Information about shows, results, puppy- and breeder lists, pedigree's on past and present Danish Beagles and much more. In Danish and English.
German Beagle Club - Breed club located in Germany.
Beagle Dogs - Rescues Links
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Beagles and Buddies - Hound dog rescue in Southern California.
Bluebonnet Beagle Rescue of Texas, Inc. - Beagle Rescue located just outside of Houston, TX. Breed information and listing of available dogs.
Colorado Beagle Rescue - Site contains facts about Beagles, information on their health care and how to adopt a Beagle.
SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. - (Save Our Snoopies) Beagle Rescue, a non-profit organization, saves the lives of Beagles by sheltering homeless or abandoned dogs and adopting them to loving homes.
Ziggy Beagle Rescue - Rescuing abused, abandoned, and relinquished Beagles and carefully matching each one with the right home. Located in Palm Bay, Florida. Breed information, adoption details, and profiles (with photos) of available dogs.
Beagle Dogs - General Information Links
All about Beagles - Description and history of the breed.
Beagle Breed Profile - Beagle breed profile, description and links to breeders, clubs, articles, mailing lists and more.
Beagle Facts - Origin, care requirements, and special needs.
Beagle Info - German site offers breed information, pictures, video, recommended reading, and tips on care.
Beagle Information - Contains breed history and main characteristics.
Beagle Paws - Newfoundland's first web site dedicated to promoting Beagles as family pets.
Beagle Web Ring - Links to Beagle web sites.
Beagles Breed Standard - Provided by the American Kennel Club.
Beagles in Canada - Breed information and breeder search. Canada.
Beagles on the Web - Links to over 400 home pages dedicated to that noble little hound dog who loves to sniff and snack: the Beagle.
Beagles Pictures - Contains pictures of Beagles and breeders' contact information.
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Beagles Unlimited Magazine - Online magazine. Contains articles, photos, databases, maps, rulebooks, chat room, question/answer board, links, and a mailing list.
Breed History - An article on breed history will help you learn more about the Beagle.
Brew Beagles - Beagle rescue, education and welfare. Located in Northern Virginia. Also have a headquarters in New Hampshire.
FAQ about Beagles - Contains history of the breed, information on personality and temperament traits, care, and more.
Hounds and Hunting - You are sure to find some information of interest in this magazine devoted to Beagles and field trials printed since 1903!
Liam's Hunting Directory - International Beagling, hunting and Beagle field trials information.
Show Beagle Resource Center - This site is dedicated to providing as much information about Show Beagles, as possible.
