Beagle Breed Guide
About the Beagle Beagle
Weight: Male 10 - 20 kg, female 10 - 20 kg
Height at the withers: Male 38 cm, female 33 cm
Energy level: Average
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years
Tendency to drool: Small
Tendency to snore: Slight
Tendency to bark: High
Tendency to dig: Low
Social needs: High
Designed for: Rabbit and hare hunting
Colours: 'Hound colours' with hints of white, black and beige-brown
Generally a healthy breed but can suffer from conditions such as slipped discs and epilepsy.: Generally healthy breed but can suffer from herniated discs and epilepsy among other conditions.
The Beagle is a curious, happy and loving dog that enjoys accompanying its family on adventures. Despite their relatively small size, they are very muscular and have a great need for activation and exercise. The breed has been around for many, many years and is one of the most famous breeds in the world.
Caring for your Beagleare of a Beagle
The short-haired coat is easy to care for, the Beagle only needs to be bathed or showered when necessary. Be sure to use a dog-friendly shampoo!
It's important to keep your dog's claws in good condition! They should be trimmed when needed – we recommend not waiting too long. Clipping them once a month might be enough. It's better to trim a little and often than a lot and rarely. You'll need to get your dog used to having its claws trimmed from an early age. Our app includes a course on claw clipping with our best tips!
Weight Control
Despite their small, petite size, Beagles can gain weight easily and are therefore at risk of becoming overweight. Try to regularly check your dog’s body condition to see if they’re the right size. You can learn more about this in the 'Weight Management' course in our app..
Lameness
Lameness can affect all dogs, including Beagles. It's important to remember that lameness is always a sign of pain. Lameness can vary in severity and complexity, and you can learn more about it in our app's course on general lameness.
Oral health
Taking care of your dog's oral health is important, especially if you have a Beagle. Regular tooth brushing is essential for good oral health. Getting your dog comfortable with brushing its teeth takes practice and patience. You can learn more in our app.
Socialisation
Socialising your dog is important. Start practising environmental training at an early age. You need to let your dog experience the sounds and places it will encounter as an adult. Learn more about socialisation and environmental training in the app course.
Lumps and bumps
Especially as your dog gets a little older, there's an increased risk of them developing lumps or neoplasms. A lump doesn't necessarily mean your dog has cancer; there are both benign and malignant lumps. It's important to detect malignant lumps early, as this often improves the chances of recovery. So, make a habit of feeling your dog all over regularly. You can learn more about how to do this and the different types of lumps your dog can develop in the Lassie app.
