Beagle Information

There are lots of various Beagle Information resources available online, where you can read about the breed, its history and what you should do to be a decent Beagle owner. There you can also find a good piece of advice on how to tell a good breeder from a “puppy mill”, or establish a direct contact with a Beagle breeder and place an order. Beagles are very popular dogs, and they are very easy to care for.

Beagles are medium-sized and vivacious animals, measuring 13-15 inches high at the withers and weighing 20-30 lbs. These dogs have a medium-length and smooth coat that does not require much grooming. As to the coat color, the AKC accepts various combinations of white, black, tan, red, liver-brown, blue, gray, etc. All Beagle Information resources note their striking intelligence, gentle disposition and thoughtful countenance. They are not aggressive, and hence they are not intended for guarding property. Beagles are hound dogs that were bred for scent hunting. They have a very keen sense of smell and love to solve puzzles.

Beagles are very sweet with children, and they appear to be relatively tolerant of other dogs. They enjoy the company of other Beagles or related hound dogs. Beagles cannot bear loneliness or boredom, and show proneness to separation anxiety. The “pack” instinct is strongly inherent in them, and they thrive on companionship. For this reason, Beagles are not a great choice for those who spend most of their time away from home. However, one more Beagle can be a good solution to this problem. Bored Beagles often take to their characteristic baying voice, much to the dismay of neighbors. All good Beagle Information sites warn potential Beagle owners of these characteristics.

Beagles are generally healthy dogs. Purebred Beagles live 13-15 years on the average, and they rarely suffer from genetic abnormalities. Some strains are susceptible to eye diseases, such as cataract, progressive retinal atrophy, cherry eye, glaucoma, etc. Other malfunctions include hypothyroidism, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, heart problems, kidney disorders, etc. Purebred beagles are much less likely to go down with any of these illnesses than those bought from backyard breeders, who have too many dogs and puppies to have them examined properly. All reputable Beagle Information resources have recommendations for novice and would-be Beagle owners, which should help them choose the right breeder and thus minimize the risk of disappointment.