| So you think you want to own a beagle? There are | | | | uncommon for beagles to become quite obese. |
| few puppies as cute as a little black-and-white beagle! | | | | Beagle owners need to monitor food intake. Beagles |
| Beagles show up in movies as the perfect family pet. | | | | cannot have unlimited amounts of food at their |
| Beagles do make great family pets, but as with any | | | | disposal because they will over eat. |
| pure bred dog, before purchasing a beagle make sure | | | | Beagles are easy to groom because they have short |
| you learn a few things about the breed. | | | | hair. Their coat is traditionally tri-colored-brown, black |
| Beagles are generally a friendly dog breed. They do | | | | and white. The tip of the beagle's tail is almost |
| well with children. Beagles are inherently curious. | | | | always white. They were bred this way to make |
| When you see a beagle, chances are you will see it | | | | them easy for hunters to spot in tall grass when |
| with its nose to the ground, tracking something. | | | | hunting small game, like rabbits. Beagles shed a lot |
| Because they were originally bred as hunting dogs, | | | | and a weekly brushing is a good grooming idea. As |
| beagles track things constantly. This can create a | | | | with all breeds that have hanging ears, beagles need |
| problem for the beagle owner because beagles have | | | | to have their ears cleaned. Commercial ear cleaners |
| a tendency to dig out of yards and run after | | | | are available for this purpose. If the owner does not |
| something that they are tracking. Vets usually | | | | keep the dog's ears clean, they can get an ear |
| recommend beagles be implanted with ID chips | | | | infection or ear mites. For indoor dogs, bathing once |
| because of their tendency to get out. | | | | a month is usually sufficient. |
| Beagles were bred to hunt in packs and they get | | | | The average lifespan of beagles is twelve to fifteen |
| lonely easily. A lonely beagle can become destructive, | | | | years. Before purchasing any pet, make sure you are |
| chewing on furniture, digging up gardens and | | | | ready to make a life-long commitment. As a breed, |
| destroying belongings. A lonely beagle will often howl | | | | beagles can be stubborn and difficult to train. The |
| as well. If you have fussy neighbors a beagle might | | | | best training method is to use food rewards. A |
| not be the best option, because they will bark and | | | | beagle will do almost anything for food! Beagles are |
| howl at times and beagles have a very distinct howl. | | | | one of the most loving and amusing dog breeds. |
| Beagles need a lot of exercise to keep them from | | | | Their energetic personality and persistent curiosity is |
| becoming bored. | | | | a constant source of delight for their owners. Beagles |
| Beagle owners need to be careful about how much | | | | love to be around people and do very well with |
| they feed their dogs. Beagles will eat whatever food | | | | children. Most beagle owners fall in love quite quickly |
| is offered to them, no matter the amount. It is not | | | | and find themselves beagle owners for life! |