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Fun Beagle Facts:
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: England.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Hound and family pet.
SIZE: The shoulder-height is between 13 – 15 inches
COAT: The coat is short and weather-protective. The Tri-Colored Beagle is the most common - that is a white ground, a brown head and back, with a black saddle, but most recognized hound colorings are permissible. Another beautiful combination is the Red/White beagle.
CARE: Brush the coat daily to remove dead and loose hairs. In common with other breeds with hanging ears, the ears should be regularly checked to ensure they are clean.
CHARACTER : This is a lively, cheerful, sociable, brave, loving, and intelligent dog with a mind of its own. They have the tendency to follow their nose.
TRAINING : The Beagle is both an independent hunting dog and also a highly suitable pet for your home. Take your Beagle to an obedience class so it can learn what is expected of him/her. Because beagles are playful, they also enjoy learning fun tricks and games.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: Beagles normally tend to get along well with other dogs and children but even strangers will get a friendly greeting. Get them used to cats and other household animals when they are young to avoid possible problems later.
EXERCISES: This breed needs quite a bit of exercise. A well-fenced yard will prevent your Beagle from running away. Take it for long walks regularly but do not allow it to run around freely off the leash until you are certain that you have the dog well under control or you run the risk of disappearing in search of wild game.
OTHER REMARKS: For people who love the outdoors, this is an ideal family pet. A beagle is not suitable for an apartment. These dogs like to be outdoors and can happily live in an outdoor kennel with other dogs, or ideally in your home with you.
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