So you’re considering adding a Beagle to your family?
Here is a snapshot to help you determine if it’s the right breed for
your lifestyle.
· The Beagle is an active and social breed of dog.
· They have a strong drive to hunt and need obedience training to make them a positive family member.
· The breed temperament is lovable and outgoing; they can be highly vocal.
· As a hunting dog they require a lot of daily exercise. Ideally they should have a fenced yard and be taken for regular leashed walks or runs to release their energy, but should not run free due to hunting instinct.
· Beagles can adjust to apartment living with their family but will need regular daily exercise to counter a confined living space.
· They need minimal monthly grooming to pull out dead hair and have their ears cleaned regularly.
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This breed’s average life span is 10 to 15 years
of age. Responsible breeders screen
their dogs for orthopedic and genetic diseases before breeding them. Genetic defects found in some dogs of
this breed include: hip dysplasia, allergies
and glaucoma.
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