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BEAGLE

The Beagle is a breed of small scent-hound, very similar in physical appearance to the larger foxhound. The Beagle was developed mainly for hunting hare.

History

The origin of the term “beagle” is unclear. It is believed that it might have been produced from the French term Begueule, which means open-throat, or the Ancient English term Beag, which means small. 

The Beagle breed’s history is unclear. Beagle breeds, as we know them, didn’t develop until the nineteenth century. Ancient Greek records from 400 BC illustrate Beagle pet dogs, and the Romans might have brought small rabbit hunting hounds along with them to England and then bred them with the hounds. Beagles became common in England very early. Throughout the reigns of Henry-VII (1485 to 1509) and Edward-II (1307 to 1327), small beagles, known as Glove Beagles, were very popular.

Physical Appearance

The Beagle resembles a “small foxhound.” Beagle has attributes like hounds, such as big significant eyes with a well-proportioned body. The Beagle belongs to the breed group of hounds. The normal height of a male Beagle is 36 to 41 cm. On the other hand, females’ average height is 33 to 38 cm. The weight of a male Beagle is 10 to 11 kg, and a female Beagle’s weight is about 9 to 10 kg.

Life-expectancy of Beagle

The average lifespan of a Beagle is about 10 to 15 years.

Temperament 

Beagles are sweet, funny, and gentle. Beagles make you laugh, but that is when they are not making you shout due to their mischievousness. Beagle people spend a long time wanting to out-think their dogs, plus they usually use food rewards to lure the Beagle into a state of short-term obedience. 

Beagles are difficult to house-train. Many people state it may take approximately one year to house train some Beagles. Dog crate training is also recommended. Beagles might get bored if left in the house alone. Beagles start finding techniques to entertain themselves if left in a back garden, often by digging or howling. Beagles are not guard dogs as they are usually pleasant with anyone they meet.

Vulnerability to diseases 

Beagle breed is normally healthy overall; however, several specified health conditions which are recognized to affect the Beagles are:

  • Patellar luxation 
  • Glaucoma 
  • Epilepsy
  • Central progressive retinal atrophy (CPRA)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Chondrodysplasia
  • Cherry eye
  • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)

Care and grooming 

Regular brushing twice a week is essential for keeping your Beagle’s skin and coat healthier. The brushing action energizes the all-natural oils within the skin, which will help decrease the amount of hair that the Beagle would certainly shed on the furniture, clothes, or carpets.