Beagle Breed Info

The Beagle is a breed of medium-sized dog, A member of the Hound Group,

They are popular as pets because of their size, even temperament, and lack of inherited health problems 

They are generally between 13 and 16 inches high at the withers and weigh between 10 and 17kg with females being slightly smaller than males on average 

The Beagle has a good temperament and gentle disposition. Described in several breed standards as "merry", they are amiable and generally neither aggressive nor timid. They enjoy company, and although they may initially be standoffish with strangers, they are easily won over. They make poor guard dogs for this reason, although their tendency to bark or howl when confronted with the unfamiliar makes them good watch dogs; 

Beagles are intelligent, but as a result of being bred for the long chase they can be single-minded and determined, which can make them challenging to train. But they are generally obedient, but can be difficult to recall once they have picked up a scent and they are easily distracted by smells around them. You should start training early on and be strict to overcome this, they are alert and respond well to food-reward training, and are eager to please

Beagles are excellent with children and this is one of the reasons they have become popular family pets, Beagles enjoy company whether it is human, canine or feline