BEAGLE :the multi-talented pro's

BEAGLE is the 3rd most popular breed of dog in america. Yes this is the famous comic character SNOOPY's breed and well it is as intelligent. It is a breed of small to medium-sized dog.

Beagles are intelligent and are popular because of their size, even temper, and lack of inherited health problems. They somewhat resemble the foxhound.

The beagle has an even temper and gentle disposition, they are amiable and typically neither aggressive nor timid. These dogs are active and exhibit puppy like behavior until 2-4 years of age.

beagles were developed primarily for HUNTING HARE. they were seen as ideal hunting companions for the elderly who could follow on horseback without exerting themselves, for young hunters who could keep up with them on ponies, and for the poorer hunters who could  not afford to maintain a stable of good hunting horses.

beagles are also used as DETECTION DOGS in the beagle brigade of the united states department of agriculture

BUYING A BEAGLE?

KNOW THE FOLLOWING....

1. Beagles are intelligent, but are single minded and hard to train.

2. these dogs need more exercise than small dog breeds but less than big breeds.

3. these dogs are sturdy, and thus they ask of little maintenance.

4. They are generally obedient but can be difficult to recall once they have picked up a scent, and are easily distracted by the smells around them.

5.  they make poor guard dogs as they get distracted easily and are won over in seconds, although their tendency to bark or howl when confronted with the unfamiliar makes them good watch dogs.

beagle with cat

6. beagles are excellent with children and this is one of the reasons they have become popular family pets.

PUGGLE

7. beagles are also one of the best breed to own with cats. they are known to be very gentle with cats and hardly display any aggression towards them.

POPULAR BEAGLE CROSSBREEDS:

In the 1850's stonehenge recommended a cross between a beagle and a scottish terrier as a retriever. he found the crossbreed to be a good worker, silent and obedient, but it had the drawback that it was small and it could hardly carry a hare

PUGGLE: one of the designer cross breed of a beagle and a pug. Less excitable than a beagle and with lower exercise requirement, these dogs are suited to city dwelling.

ROLES PLAYED BY THE DOG WORLDWIDE:

Although bred for hunting, Beagles are versatile and are nowadays employed for various other roles like:

1. sniffer dogs: used for drugs and explosive detection

2. pet therapy: because of their gentle and unimposing build

3. in june 2006 a trained beagle was credited with life of its owner after using her owners mobile phone to dial an emergency no.

4. in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake beagle rescued a man buried in the rubble for 100 hours.

5. these dogs are used in medical research.

FURTHER Q/A ABT BEAGLES (click!)

pocket beagle

POCKET BEAGLES: These are very very small beagles. they are as small as 13" (adult). these beagles are generally hyperactive, but then they are one of the most adorable pocket dogs too!!!

LIFE SPAN: 10 to 15 years (avg)

FOOD REQUIREMENT : 2 cups a day
  it is surprising since the breed is soo active but more than this will only lead to obesity

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR BEAGLES:
 You can view a listing of recommended supplies at "before you bring your puppy home"

also visit:  beagle proofing your home



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STAR TREK BEAGLE

BEAGLES ARE VERY PRONE TO OBESITY

beagle hunting hare

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