Beagle: origin, size and character

Very affectionate and playful, the

Beagle

is a medium-sized dog, perfect for families.

His strong sense of smell also makes him an excellent hunting dog.

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Origin

The Beagle is a medium sized dog.

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The

Beagle

is a medium-sized dog whose origin remains o.

For some, the Beagle is an English dog, conceived in Great Britain, for several centuries.

According to the

LOF

(French Book of Origins), King Henry VIII showed more affection to his Beagle than to his many wives.

Other sources situate the birth of the Beagle in Greece, before Jesus Christ.

The French Beagle Club was founded in 1914.

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What is certain is that the Beagle is an excellent hunting dog.

This dog breed belongs to

group 6:

scent hounds and search dogs.

As a "

running

"

hunting dog

, the Beagle was once used to chase and catch game.

Character

The

Beagle

gets along very well with its congeners.

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The

Beagle

is a hunting dog, but also a pleasant and cuddly pet.

He is a perfect dog for children, he is very happy and playful.

This lively and intelligent dog is used to living in a group, he does not appreciate solitude.

He can be quite stubborn and sensitive.

It is therefore important to give him an education devoid of aggression.

The Beagle gets along very well with other dogs, and even with cats.

This breed of dog can live and thrive in the city, but its preferred environment remains the countryside.

Physical

There are several types of Beagles.

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The Beagle is a

medium sized dog.

Males and females can weigh 19 kg to 20 kg and measure 45 cm to 50 cm.

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The massive and square head of this dog makes it unique.

This breed of dog has flat, well-rounded ears.

Finally, his eyes are generally dark brown in color.

There are several types of Beagles:

• Tricolor

  : white coat, spotted with brown and black on the belly, throat and muzzle.

• Bicolour

  : base of the coat white with spots of tan, lemon, brown, black or red.

• Tagged

  : black or white coat, speckled with small black dots or midnight blue.

• Plain

   : completely white coat (extremely rare)

This dog has short and very dense hair.

Its fur is very resistant to the vagaries of the weather.

Price

The

purchase

price

of a

Beagle

varies according to the breedings and the pedigree of the line.

Male and female will not cost you the same price.

In general, it takes an average of

500 €

for a dog registered in the LOF (French Book of Origins).

The highest bloodlines can be sold for up to

€ 1000

.

Health

The Beagle is a

fairly sensitive

dog in

health

.

It is predisposed to certain diseases:

• Hypothyroidism

  : destruction or dysfunction of the thyroid glands.

• Obesity

  : weight gain which can endanger the animal.

• Meningitis

  : inflammation of the membranes that cover the central nervous system.

• Herniated disc

  : locomotor difficulties until the total paralysis of the 4 limbs.

Adopting an animal commits you, it's a decision that you will have to think carefully.

Do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian or the shelter closest to you before starting.

They can give you advice on which breed of dog is right for you.