| Beagles are a medium-sized breed of hound with | | | | though they do have some common health problems. |
| short legs and soulful eyes. The beagle comes in a | | | | The beagle's ears are floppy and very long. This can |
| wide variety of colors, though the most common | | | | prevent air from getting into the ear canals and |
| appearance is tri-color with a black nose. These dogs | | | | moisture can get trapped in the ear, which can cause |
| are usually black and white when they are born and | | | | ear infections in your beagle. Regular cleaning and a |
| develop their brown patches as they get older. | | | | diet including lamb and rice dog food are good ways |
| Beagles are curious by nature and this may make | | | | to prevent this in your pet. |
| them harder to train because they are intelligent and | | | | Another common health problem in beagles is obesity. |
| stubborn. The Beagle is a gentle dog, with a good | | | | This occurs when people overfeed their pet or |
| temperament, making this dog breed great for any | | | | reward with treats too often because of their gentle, |
| age child. These dogs are playful, energetic, and very | | | | exuberant nature. In a healthy beagle, you should be |
| loyal to their owners. Beagles, unlike other dog | | | | able to feel your dog's ribs and see an hourglass |
| breeds, don't just bond with one person in their | | | | shape to your dog's length when looking at it from |
| home; they bond with the entire family. | | | | above. This breed of hound can also be prone to |
| Beagles are prone to separation anxiety because | | | | congenital heart disease, seizures, and arthritis. |
| they are pack animals. If you are going to leave your | | | | This breed of dog is very versatile. Beagles have an |
| beagle along for a long period of time, (ex. going on | | | | exceptional sense of smell, making them a great |
| vacation) your pet would do best being kept with | | | | companion for hunters. Because they are loyal and |
| other dogs or a person they are familiar with. If you | | | | very gentle, they make great family pets. These |
| don't have a family friend your beagle can stay with, | | | | dogs are also often placed in dog shows because of |
| you should consider taking your pet to a kennel while | | | | their beauty and agreeable nature. The beagle is a |
| you're away to lessen the anxiety of being | | | | lovable hound dog, that is low maintenance, and very |
| separated from you. | | | | hard not to love! |
| Overall, beagles are a rather healthy dog breed, | | | | |