Beagle
Other names: English Beagle

The Beagle is a hunting dog (prone chase small prey, with a special taste for hares) of average size. However, he has also become a perfect companion dog for dynamic masters who can fully meet his needs in terms of exercise and attention. This dog is both intrepid and affectionate. In fact, he will be able to appease anyone with his drooping ears and his soft, sad and mischievous stare.
Key facts about the Beagle
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Origins and history
The Beagle is a dog from Great Britain, recognized in the 16th century under the reign of King Henry VIII and particularly appreciated by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth I, who possessed a whole pack of Beagles. Their lineage is rather vague: some say the beagle’s ancestor is the Artois Hound, others the Foxhound. The most likely theory is that this dog is the result of a cross between the Harrier and other British standard dogs. It is a breed originally developed for hunting; specifically, hare hunting. Since the 17th century, Beagles have been crossed with Beagle-Harriers to make even faster dogs, resulting in the ones you know today.
FCI breed nomenclature
FCI Group
Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds
Section
Section 1 : Scent hounds
Physical characteristics of the Beagle
Adult size
Female : Between 13 and 16 in
Male : Between 13 and 16 in
Weight
Female : Between 26 and 37 lb
Male : Between 29 and 40 lb
Coat colour
This dog usually has a tricolour coat: white, black and tan or blue, white and tan. However, it is not uncommon to see a bicolour Beagle: lemon and white, red and white, tan and white, black and white, badger pied or hare pied.
With the exception of all white, all the above mentioned can be found as mottle. No other colours are permissible.
Type of coat
This dog has short hair.
The coat is particularly dense.
Eye colour
An adult Beagle’s eye colour is dark brown or hazel.
Description
A medium-sized dog and scent hound, the beagle is relatively short-legged unlike his cousins the Harrier or the Foxhound, but this doesn’t make him less quick or powerful.
Good to know
This dog was nicknamed the Singing Beagle by Elizabeth I because he barks so insistently and musically.
Temperament
Behaviour of the Beagle
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Price
On average, the purchase price of a Beagle pup is between £650 and £1300. The price often varies according to the lineage, the breeding, the age or even the gender of the dog.
In terms of expenditure, it will take on average £30/month to support the needs of this medium-sized dog and to provide a quality diet that can keep him in good health.
Grooming
The coat is smooth and short so maintenance will be simple and fast but will need to be regular since this dog sheds at a moderate rate throughout the year. In addition, his drooping ears and eyes will need to be monitored and cleaned regularly.
Shedding
This dog's shedding is continuous but moderate. Regular brushing eliminates dead hair.
Nutrition of the Beagle
Since he is very greedy and prone to being overweight, it will be necessary to ensure that this pooch has a balanced, good quality diet like dry wet or raw food. Similarly, treats given for training must be of good quality and should not be given in a careless way. Make sure that you take care of the Beagle puppy’s specific nutritional needs to guarantee his growth and his proper development.
Health of the Beagle
Life expectancy
The lifespan of this dog is between 12 and 14 years.
Strong / robust
Relatively strong and robust, thanks to his life expectancy which gives him good protection against bad weather.
Withstand heat
This dog can resist the heat well - within reasonable limits, of course. A bowl of fresh water (renewed regularly) is mandatory.
Withstand cold
His coat gives him good protection against bad weather.
Tendency to put on weight
This dog is famous for being very greedy, sometimes to extremes. Be careful since being overweight can lead to many health problems.
A quality diet and daily physical exercise will help maintain his physical form.
Common illnesses
- Hip dysplasia
- Epileptic disorders
- Allergies
- Herniated disc
- Otitis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pulmonary stenosis (cardiac malformation)
- Beagle Pain Syndrome (Chronic Disease of this dog breed)
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