Friendly, playful, and compact, it's no wonder the beagle has long been a family favorite. These high-energy hounds need plenty of daily exercise, but once properly exhausted they're more than happy to hang at home with their people.
Beagles love to play. They make great companions for children and do well with cats and other dogs. As with any breed, it's important to properly socialize your beagle from a young age so she can learn to play nicely and not get too rough.
It's also important to teach children how to properly interact with dogs and always supervise them when playing with any dog. It's no surprise beagles are loud.
Because of their tendency to bark , beagles can make good alert systems, letting their owners know the moment a neighbor or delivery man starts walking up to the house—just don't expect them to follow up with anything other than a welcoming wag of the tail. Because of their noise level and high prey drive , this breed can become a handful if not properly trained and cared for.
These pack hounds are also happiest with company and shouldn't be left alone for too long. If your beagle becomes lonely or bored, she will howl for hours on end. Beagles are smart, curious dogs , but don't expect them to immediately obey your every command—she'd much rather follow her nose and explore than sit on queue.
It's very possible to train a beagle , but it will require lots of patience and consistent positive reinforcement training sessions.
Make sure you have plenty of treats on hand , because what may take certain breeds 20 minutes to learn, "with a beagle you're probably talking about two weeks," Kilcommons says.
But once she's well-trained, a beagle makes a great and obedient dog. Coupled with their fine-tuned sense of smell and friendly faces, this breed is favored by the United States Department of Agriculture at airports and entry points across the country. Bred as scent hounds that hunt in packs, beagles are notorious for always having their heads to the ground, searching for the next best scent to follow.
Because of this, beagles must be in a home with a properly secured—and ideally reinforced—fence or have plenty of access to the outdoors for long, meandering walks on a lead.
Because of her wandering nose, it's important to keep an eye on your beagle whenever she's outdoors and get her microchipped. She might just follow a smell right out of your backyard! Despite being a smart breed, beagles are notoriously slow to house train and may take up to a year to be accident-free. Kilcommons says it's highly encouraged to practice crate training with a beagle and to stay positive, patient, and consistent during any training. A beagle is at her happiest with an owner who will play to her scent tracking strengths—whether through hunting, competitions, or hours-long hikes or walks around the neighborhood —and can spend plenty of quality time by their side.
Beagles are prone to loneliness, and when left alone for too long or not properly exercised and trained, she can develop undesirable behaviors. It's important to consider your lifestyle before committing to any dog.
Talk to a beagle breeder or rescue group to see if this houndis a good fit for your family. The beagle's short, weather-proof coat is easy to maintain, but comes with a price—it's prone to frequent shedding. Brushing your beagle two to three times a week will keep dead hair from building up in your home and promote new, healthy hair growth.
Because she has a double coat, she'll shed heavily in the spring and you'll want to increase your brushing routine to daily. Beagles rarely need baths , unless they're getting into messy situations.
Regular grooming is a good opportunity to check for things like coat sheen dull hair can mean a lack of nutrients in her diet , nail length, and ear and dental health. Her nails should be trimmed frequently—if you can hear them tapping against the floor, they're too long.
Like most hounds, beagles will require weekly ear care, as their long and floppy shape can prevent proper air circulation and lead to infections. It's important to talk to your veterinarian about the proper way to check and clean your beagle's ears.
Using food is a surefire way to get your beagle's attention during training, but beware of becoming seen as a buffet. They'll do what we want, and they're looking for it, but in order to get that you have to reward them in such a way that makes it worth it.
You need to be enthusiastic. Tell him how smart he is, smile at him, and look at the gauge: The tail. That'll tell you if it's working. Uno died Thursday at the acre ranch where he lived in Austin, Texas. He was in good health until the last month or so, when cancer advanced.
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While Beagles are great family pets, you should always supervise your Beagle with children in case playtime gets too boisterous. As long as your Beagle is well socialised , they will be fine around other dogs. You may even find that they love to spend time with other dogs. Always make sure they are supervised with other pets in the home.
Your vet will be able to tell you how much your dog should be eating. If you give your dog an occasional treat or use treats for training, remember to take this into account and reduce their daily allowance. You should try to feed your dog at the same time every day to get them into a routine. Remember to leave a gap after eating and before exercising. Beware unusually cheap puppies as they could come from a puppy farm. If you want to buy a pedigree puppy, we recommend looking for a Kennel Club Assured breeder as they have to do extra health tests and meet high standards.
If you are having difficulty with veterinary costs, you can check if you are eligible for treatment at PDSA here. Do plenty of research before you think about getting a Beagle. These family pets are loving and loyal and will need to get involved in everything you do. Make sure you have the time to give them training and socialising.
There are plenty of rescue centres across the country where you may find a Beagle. Breed-specific rescues that specialise in Beagles are out there too. Good rescue centres should let you know of any health and behaviour problems.
If you buy a Beagle puppy from a breeder, make sure your puppy will be well socialised and have all necessary health checks and vaccinations. We recommend looking for a Kennel Club Assured breeder as they meet higher standards. Donate Menu. Get help. Find us. Beagle Breed information. Key facts and characteristics. Energy levels. Easy to train. Exercise needed.
Beagles are loving and sociable dogs who enjoy nothing more than being involved in whatever is going on in the house.
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