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Description:
The Beagle has soft brown eyes that betray his warm personality
but do not reveal his admirable courage and stamina. A truly
trustworthy friend can be found in him and he makes a great family pet
as he is eager to romp and play. A good watchdog he can be trained
to hunt. Known as the "singing Beagle," he has a sweet hunting
voice, but it left alone may howl. Training will alleviate
this problem. He will adapt well to a home or kennel environment,
but new owners should be aware of natural hunting instincts and he
should not be left alone for long periods of time.
Other Names: English Beagle
Height: 13 - 16 inches
Weight: 18 - 30 lbs.
Colors:
White, black, tan, red, lemon and blue mottle.
Coat: Short, dense and weatherproof.
Temperament: Gently, lovable.
With Children: Yes, loves them.
With Pets: Very friendly with other dogs in his pack, might
chase other small animal's.
Special Skills: Hound and family pet.
Watch-dog: High, will bark to alert.
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training: Grooming consists of massaging the
skin with your fingers or brushing with a firm bristle brush.
Bathe only when necessary with a mild or dry shampoo. Keep a check
on his ears for signs of infection and trim the nail regularly.
Exercise is needed on a leash as he has a tendency to roam. A
large back yard will take care of most of his exercise requirements.
He will respond well to basic obedience training.
Learning Rate: High; Obedience - Low, Problem Solving -
High.
Activity:
High, he is active and inquisitive.
Living Environment: An inside dog who requires lots of outside
activity, house should have a fenced yard.
Health Issues: Congenital heart disease, spinal problems,
epilepsy and skin conditions. They also have a tendency to become
obese.
Life
Span: 12 - 13 Years
Litter Size: 5 - 7
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: He has existed in Britain since the
reign of King Henry VIII. During the Renaissance he was used
to hunt hare in Wales and France and was known as the best hare dog
among small hounds. His name may come from the Celtic word for small, "beag"
or the French for gape throat, "bgueule." During 1954 he was the
most popular dog in the United States.
First Registered by the AKC: 1885
AKC Group: Hound
Class: Hound
Registries:
AKC, ANKC,
CKC,
FCI (Group 6),
KC(GB)
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