Beagle is an English breed of dog, very cute, kind and active. They are suitable for living in apartments, but, like any other dog breeds, beagles have their own characteristics that you need to know about before starting such a pet.
What kind of dog is a beagle
Beagle (beagle) - a breed of hunting dogs that appeared in England many centuries ago, medium-sized - from 33 to 40 cm at the withers, weighing from 9 to 11 kg. They live on average from 10 to 15 years. The color of the coat is either tricolor - brown and white spots with a large black spot on the back, or simply brown and white. One feature is the white tip on the tail, making it easy to spot dogs when hunting in tall grass.
What is the character of beagle dogs
Good-natured and mischievous - this is how these dogs can be described in a nutshell. Beagle is a breed of dog well suited for living in an apartment. He is affectionate towards all family members, children and other dogs. Bigleys are not guard dogs, so they will behave in the same friendly way with strangers.
They do not like loneliness, they tend to whine, and if these naughty little brothers get bored, the Beagles are looking for entertainment nearby: it will not be difficult for them to gnaw the upholstery, shoes or tear magazines into small pieces.
The beagle breed tolerates high temperatures and heat well, but is not adapted to low temperatures.
You should know that these beagles are prone to genetic diseases, namely, hip dysplasia (when the femur is loosely attached to the hip joint), glaucoma and ear infections are their common diseases.
Bigley - dogs are mobile, but in the absence of proper care: walking and following the correct diet in their diet, they are prone to obesity. Therefore, you should not leave excess food in the bowls. Beagles love treats and various treats, they have an excellent nose that distinguishes this breed among many others, and if they smell the food that attracts them, they can afford to look in the trash can or eat some "goodies" outside while walking.
Beagles are difficult to learn to commands, it takes them much longer than other breeds of dogs to learn the elementary commands "sit" and "lie down".
The Beagle dog breed is distinguished by quick-wittedness, they tend to show their temper and stubbornness if they want to. They grow up slowly and until old age they can behave in the same way as puppies: fun and dynamic. The beagle's favorite pastime during a walk is playing with a ball.
How to care for a beagle in an apartment
Caring for a beagle in an apartment is practically the same as caring for many other breeds of dogs.
Nutrition: whether to feed your pet with natural food (porridge with meat, milk porridge, cottage cheese, etc.) or dry food is up to the owner to decide. But beagles will never give up the natural delicacies that they find in the kitchen. The diet of puppies up to 3 months includes 5 meals, from 3 to 1 year old - 3 meals, and from 1 year old you can already switch to two meals a day.
Bigley - dogs are clean and do not require frequent washing. Beagles have short hair that does not need daily brushing, except during the shedding period. Once every 2 weeks, you need to check the ears of beagles for infection, clean the ears from dirt with cotton swabs or special wet wipes for dogs. The teeth are checked twice a week, if necessary, remove plaque with a brush or give your pet "cleansing" cartilage for fun. The claws on the paws are usually grinded by themselves, but if desired, it is allowed to trim them a little.
It is periodically recommended to give your pet drugs for helminths, since beagles tend to eat anything on the street that they find tasty.
Also, the owner needs to monitor the condition of the dog's eyes - they should be without redness, clear and without excessive discharge.
