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The Beagle (top, Ch Dufosee Penny Black) is a good-looking small hound, bred down from the Foxhound to hunt as part of a pack, with men on foot, usually after the hare. He can be in any of the hound colours, except liver, with a white tip to the stern (tail). The Beagle is an athletic, sturdy and purposeful hound and generally has a superb temperament, cheerful and equable. The Kennel Club Breed Standard describes him as 'a merry hound', and he makes an excellent family dog; however, in common with all hounds he is intelligent and active and needs to be exercised both mentally and physically. If given sufficient stimulus he will thrive in a city environment; however, a bored hound, whether in town or country will certainly be miserable, possibly destructive and probably noisy. Hounds are pack animals and need company, so if you are in a position where you may have to leave your Beagle for a part of the day, then two could be a solution. It is said that Queen Elizabeth I owned a pack of "Pocket Beagles", which were under 25cm (the current standard indicates a height of 33 - 40cm). They were evidently small enough to be carried in the pocket of a hunting jacket, hence the name. It is claimed that instead of the current short and dense coat they could be wire-haired. As a scenthound the Beagle can become distracted when being exercised, so it is wise to choose a safe area away from traffic when he is being exercised off the lead. As with all hounds, it is essential to ensure that your garden is dogproof; some dogs will dig under a fence, some go over and some squeeze through gaps or dart through open gates. Once they have learned to escape you have an uphill battle so it makes good sense to keep one step ahead. The Beagle's coat is easily manageable; a quick brush will remove loose coat and a rub with a chamois leather will bring up a shine. Add a teaspoon of boiled linseed oil (from a saddlers) to his feed each day to really make his coat gleam. Avoid bathing unless absolutely necessary as it leaches the waterproofing out of the coat. One of the many dog deodorising sprays now available will make him fit for company (if necessary) and chalk will brighten up the white coat. Check the ears regularly, using a proprietary ear cleanser if necessary. If nails are not worn down by exercise on a hard surface then a good pair of clippers should be obtained. The Beagle is a sturdy, medium-sized dog, measuring between 33 - 40cm (13 - 16in) at the withers and is not exaggerated in any way; his weight is proportionate to his size and he is not prone to any hereditary defects. He is a smart, classy little dog who makes a great pet for the right family. To read the Kennel Club Breed Standard for the Beagle click here. Beagle Puppies Available
Beagle Breed Clubs
Beagle Rescue and RehomingContact a Breed Club. They should all be able to give you information about hounds requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own Beagle, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him. Puppies and dog breeders have moved to our newly re-designed Puppyfinder website where we have full page advertisements for puppies and the opportunity for breeders to have their own profile pages and blog. No designer breeds or puppy farmers, just breeders who care about their dogs as much as you do. Adding Your KennelEthical breeders are invited to register their kennel on Puppyfinder for just £10 pa, including litter listing, litters planned and stud dog. |
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