beagle information
The Beagle is a very popular breed of dog. They make excellent pets due to their great temperament and gentle disposition. However, they can be a handful due to their stubbornness. Make sure this is the breed you want before you get one.
The Beagle was probably developed by crossing the Harrier and other bloodhounds in England. It has been used for hunting pheasants, hares and quail. It can hunt alone, in pairs or in packs. Due to their excellent sense of smell, they are also used for the detection of narcotics. Unfortunately, they are also used for medical experimentation due to their uniformity in size.
The Beagle is very sweet, gentle, brave, intelligent, curious and lively. They are very social and love everyone! They are also great with children and other dogs, but cats or other animals should not be trusted unless they have been introduced at a very young age. They are never aggressive.
Beagles can be very stubborn dogs. When you train them, you have to be very firm and patient. Whenever they smell something, they usually just go out to explore it and don’t listen to you when you tell them to come back. They will follow a scent and not be on the lookout for cars or other hazards. For this reason, be sure to keep them on a leash when you are outside. Beagles can be difficult for many people to train because they are very strong willed.
Because Beagles are so social, they hate being alone. If you are going to be away a lot, I would recommend getting two Beagles to keep each other company. This dog is used to traveling in packs, so he would love to have a friend. If they are left alone for too long, they are prone to separation anxiety.
Beagles don’t bark like normal dogs. Their bark is described as barking or yelping. It is very noisy and can be very annoying. Your neighbors may not appreciate all the noise. When this dog was used for hunting, its bark was actually a hunter’s delight!
The Beagle is a very energetic dog and needs a lot of exercise. It’s best if you have a good sized yard for them to run around in. Daily walks are also recommended. Just be sure to put this dog on a leash for a walk or else he’ll probably run off looking for something.
Beagles are a very healthy breed and usually live between twelve and fifteen years. However, there are some common health problems that you should be aware of. Due to their long, floppy ears, air cannot reach their ear canal, and moisture sometimes collects. Try to keep water out of your ears so you don’t get ear infections. You should also check and clean the ears regularly.
Another problem to be aware of is distichiasis, which occurs when eyelashes grow inside the eyes. If this happens, surgery is often required to remove the lashes.
Obesity is another problem with this breed. Make sure you don’t overfeed this dog. You should be able to feel his ribs. If they gain too much weight, this can lead to heart problems or hip dysplasia. Make sure they get enough exercise too.
If you are considering getting this dog, make sure you understand how to care for it. They make great pets and are extremely happy and energetic dogs!