Beagle Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jun 14, 2019, Modified : Jun 16, 2021 Zina

Breeds

General Information

Dog Name	Beagle
Other Names	English Beagle
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Hound
Group	Scenthound
Extinct	No
Country of Origin	United Kingdom (UK)

Physical And Size

Min Life Span	12
Max Life Span	15
Min Ideal Weight for male	9
Max Ideal Weight for male	11
Min Ideal Weight for female	8
Max Ideal Weight for male	11

Ranking

Intelligent Rank
Trainability
Playfulness
Affection Level
Social Needs
Barking
Watchdog Ability
Territorial
Mouthiness
Adaptability

Characterisitics

Temperament	Happy, Curious, Friendly
Prey Drive	Yes
Fighting Dog	No

Friendliness

Stranger Friendly	High
Child Friendly	High
Cat Friendly	Medium
Apartment Friendly	High
Senior Citizens Friendly	High
Service Dog	High
Search and Rescue Dog	High
Biting Potential	Low

Country of Origin	England
Nicknames and Other Names	English Beagle
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Purebred
Group	Scent Hound Companion Dog
Bred For	Hunting hare
Size	Small to medium-sized
Recognized By	AKC, FCI, UKC, CKC, KC, NZKC, ANKC
Life Span	12-15 years
Ideal Weight	20-30 pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	13-15 inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Short, hard
Common Colors	Black and Tan, Brown White and Tan, Tan and White, Black Tan and Bluetick, Brown and White, Lemon and White, Red and White
Markings	Ticked
Availability	Widely available
Achievements	Featured in movies and shows
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	English Foxhound

The Beagle is a small-sized dog with a compact body. They were bred as a scent hound that used to track its prey following the scent. Although they have a history of a hunting dog, they are now popular as a family companion.

Beagle is a small dog with big, wide-set eyes and low set, large hanging ears. It can adopt apartment life easily as long as it gets the required exercise regularly. They make a great companion for an active dog owner.

Origin and History

Beagle’s exact origin place and date are not traced but Greek documents describe Beagle-like dogs from 400 BC. The Romans may have brought the breed with them and bred them with local hounds. They were kept by people in a pack and used to track deer and hares. It was also called ‘the foot hound’ because the Bagle could hunt on foot and horses were not necessary.

The American Kennel Club recognized the Beagle in the hound group in 1885. In the United States, the National Beagle Club was formed in 1888.

Is Beagle Child-Friendly?

Beagle gets along with children well and loves to play with them. They can play all day long with kids and still not get enough of them. Although Beagle is friendly with kids, they are small and children might play rough sometimes which can lead to accidents. Therefore, small kids need to be properly supervised and they need to be taught to approach dogs.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Beagle is fun, curious, and lively. It is an active dog that loves to play with its people and enjoy their company. They are very sociable and always greet people by wagging their tails. Although they are small, they need a good amount of exercise, so take them out for a walk or play regularly in the park.

Behavior: Beagle is a fun loving dog that enjoys spending time with its people. However, if they are not given much attention and are not taken out for exercise regularly, they can be destructive. Therefore, do not leave them alone on their own for a long time and provide them with enough exercise.

Personality: The personality of Beagle is friendly, funny, and smart. They are welcoming of all people and get along with strangers well if properly introduced. They are a little comical and are constantly entertaining their people with their silly acts. Besides being comical, Beagle is smart and are quick at catching new instructions.

Trainability

Training Beagles is not a hard job to do as long as you develop consistent and firm leadership on them. They respond well to positive reinforcement, so provide them with delicious treats and lots of vocal praises. Never be harsh on them as this will only make them scared and they will not be able to focus on training. Train them with gentleness and once obedience training is done, enroll them in advance training.

Facts

According to the American Kennel Club, the Beagle is 6th most popular breed as of 2019.
A purebred Beagle has a white color in the tips of its tail.
The name Beagle means ‘loudmouth’ in French.
Queen Elizabeth I adored Beagle and had owned several pocket Beagles.

Health Issues

General Health		Healthy
Common Health Issues		Beagle Dwarfism, Cherry Eyes, Epilepsy, Glaucoma
Hypoallergenic		No
Vaccination Required		Rabies, Kennel Cough, Canine Distemper, Canine Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Canine Parainfluenza, Canine Coronavirus
Shedding		Moderate Shedding
Drooling		Low unless sick and hurt
Grooming		Easy and Minimal Grooming required
Weight Gain Potential		High
Separation Anxiety		High Chance
Allergies		None
Diets and Supplements		Protein- 30% Calories- 55 for puppy Omega-3 fatty acid

The Beagles are generally a healthy breed with a life expectancy of 10-15 years. However, they can have a few canine health problems that are briefly explained below.

Hip Dysplasia: Beagle can develop a hip dysplasia which can cause lameness and pain. It is caused due to dislocation of the hip joints or because of underdeveloped bones. Ask for a medical report to the vet before buying one.
Hypothyroidism: The disorder of the thyroid gland is known as hypothyroidism. Due to this many health problems like hair loss, obesity, pyoderma, and other skin problems can be seen. If you see any symptoms of hypothyroidism, consult a vet.