Overview
- Lifespan: Typically 10-15 years
- Size: Medium (Two sizes: Under 12 inches and 12-15 inches at the shoulder)
- Maintenance Level: Medium
- Shed Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Curious, Friendly, Energetic
- Friendliness: High
- Barking Tendency: High (Known for loud, long bark and howl)
- Coat Colours: Lemon, Red and White, Tricolour (Black, Brown, White)
Best For
- Families and active pet parents
- Homes with supervision and space for activities
Appearance
- Medium-sized, sturdy build
- Smooth, dense double coat
- Floppy ears and long, wagging tails
- Weight ranges from 10-15 kilograms
Temperament
- Known for their curiosity and tendency to follow scents
- Loving and affectionate, good with children and other animals
- Can be prone to wandering if not supervised
Care Guide
- Grooming: Weekly brushing, regular ear cleaning
- Training: Can be stubborn; best with consistent, positive reinforcement
- Diet & Nutrition: Measured meals to avoid obesity, no free-feeding
- Exercise: Needs a lot of activities; enjoys walks, runs, and hikes
- Ideal Environment: Active home with room to explore
Health
- Ear Infections: Common due to floppy ears; regular cleaning needed
- Obesity: Prone due to strong appetite; careful meal planning required
- Allergies: Environmental and food allergies possible
- Cherry Eye: Prolapsed nictitans gland; sometimes requires surgery
- Epilepsy: More prone than other breeds; may need medication
- Hypothyroidism: Common in older Beagles; treatable with medication
Additional Information
- Feeding: Regularly spaced meals, slow feeder bowls to prevent fast eating
- Training Challenges: Short attention span, scent-driven distractions
- Grooming Needs: Moderate shedding, regular ear cleaning important
- Good Family Dog: Yes, social and friendly
- Intelligence: Smart but can be stubborn in training
- Activity Level: Active, but may slow down with age
- Name Origin: Possibly from French "begueule," referring to their howl
Grooming Guide
- Coat Care: Weekly brushing, regular baths every 2-4 weeks
- Ear Care: Cleaning once or twice a month
Curious to know more? Check out our Beagle Guide!
