2008 Dog of the Year. An ancient breed, which has conquered the affection of the whole planet. For this cheerful dog, obeying is not a duty but a pleasure. If you have never had a dog but always wanted one, the Beagle could not come more highly recommended, with this breed there are no domestic worries. Breed
Profile General Characteristics: vigorous dog, compact build Head Good length powerful without being coarse, finer on the female, no wrinkles or puckering, the skull slightly dome-shaped, moderately wide and a slight peak. Eyes Dark brown or hazel, quite large, neither deep set nor prominent, fairly widely spaced, with a soft, affectionate look. Ears Long, set low, rounded at the end. Their texture is fine and they hang gracefully against the cheeks nearly reaching the tip of the nose when drawn out. Mouth Powerful jaws with regular scissor bite, the front upper teeth closely overlapping the lower front teeth. Neck Long enough to allow the dog to reach the ground with his nose easily. Slightly arched showing a slightly dewlap. Body Line of back straight and level. Chest let down beneath the elbow. Well-sprung ribs extending towards the rear. Powerful loins supple and short, but the whole is well proportioned. Limbs Forequarters: shoulders quite sloping. Front legs straight and up right, well placed beneath the body. Hindquarters have muscular thighs. Well-angulated stifles. Firm hocks, well let down and parallel. Feet Close and firm, well knuckled up with solid pads. Not hare-feet. Tail Strong stern tail, of moderate length. Set high, proud but not curled onto the back nor inclined towards the front. Well covered with hair, mainly on the lower part. Coat Short, dense and resistant to bad weather. Colour Any colour Bicolour or Tri-colour coats Temperament Qualities
Routine - useful information
Living Space The Beagle is not demanding. An apartment, even cramped, can suit it, provided he gets sufficient exercise outside. When out walking, his over abundance of energy naturally makes him pull on the lead. But several lessons will teach him to walk at the owners pace. In the garden, they are not averse to kennels but must get used to them at an early age. Domestic animals: house cats, guinea pigs or rabbits are quite welcome. The Beagle can learn perfectly well how to tell the difference between what he has the right to chase and what if forbidden. Diet There are no particular problems regarding diet. Ensure he keeps to the optimum weight by feeding easily digestible food, without too much fat. Seek to make each meal well balanced nutritionally. A good quality dry food and bones are essential for healthy teeth and gums. Health Normally this tough breed's health is robust and it can put up with cold, damp and tiredness. They age well, particularly if they're sporty. Above all, don't forget their vaccinations. Grooming The Beagle hasn't heard of the grooming parlour, regular weekly brushing is sufficient to maintain the coat. Cut the nails regularly with great care, clean the ears and check that they haven't picked up ticks. For the 'city dogs' grooming is a little more important. The white hair on its paws becomes grey from the pavements. Clean them with powered chalk. Give him a bath, but not more than once every 3 weeks. On Holidays This is one of the breeds that can easily be taken on holidays. They are quiet in the car. They can put up with the heat but do prefer an active holiday in a cool spacious region. With Children This dog is a love. Very affectionate, they lick children and their friends endlessly if permitted. Athletic, they love open-air games, playing ball and high jump. They have the advantage of being light and a child could take them out on a lead under supervision provided the child has a strong grip because if they are not well trained, Beagle dogs will pull. They don't bite as a rule. |
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