| Beagle
Details
Height: 33-40cm (13"-16")
Colour:
Tri-colour or Lemon & White are mostly seen. Any recognised
hound colour other than liver. Tip of stern white
Coat:
Short, Dense & Weatherproof.
General
Appearance: A sturdy, compactly-built hound. Hind legs
should be well boned. Ears, broad & set to the side of the wide
head. Eyes dark. Tail, must have a white tip & is carried up.
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Dog
Facts
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Temperament:
Alert, Inquisitive, Strong willed. Showing no aggression or
timidity.
Characteristics:
A merry hound whose essential function is to hunt, primarily hare,
by following a scent. Bold, with great activity, stamina and determination.
Alert, intelligent and of even temperament.
Lifespan:
9 - 15 years
A well bred beagle can be expected to live 12 to 15 years.
Recommended
for: Families, everyone.
Be Aware
# Prone to wander.
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The Beagle is believed to have
evolved from the old Talbot or Southern Hound in France. They made
their way across the channel to Britain, were they were known as
'begles and used to hunt rabbit. The word 'beag' means small in
Celtic or in French the word 'begueule' means gape throat.
They are alert and good tempered, they are rarely aggressive. They
need firm handling but not harsh as they are strong willed and not
that easy to train. They tend to wander if they smell some thing
interesting, and its sometimes hard to get their attention to get
them to come back. They crave company and love children.
Grooming-
their short coat is easy to look after, a brush and a bath when
needed.
Exercise-
a good walk once a day and a play in the yard is the basic amount
of exercise needed.
Health-
Good breed but some can suffer from spinal problems, epilepsy, skin
conditions and eye problems. They also have a tendency to become
obese.
For Diet and other general dog health information Health/Nutrition
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