Dogs 101 – BEAGLE – Top Dog Facts About the BEAGLE
beagle the beagle is a small-sized hound breed similar in appearance to the larger Fox hound the name is generally believed to be of either French or Gaelic origin the modern beagle was developed in Great Britain but has remained more popular in the US and Canada than in its country of origin the modern breed of the beagle came about through a long history of mixing of diverse hound bloodlines dogs similar to the modern beagle in appearance and utility are known to have been around even in fifth century BC in Greece bred for small game hunting these small sized towns could be carried easily for long distances to the forests and were good hunters who could be followed on foot even by children and old men time for some rough trivia which famous comic strip features a beagle a Marmaduke B peanuts or C the Jetsons what do you think give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer hang on tight and we’ll get back to this ruff trivia question toward the end of the video the American Kennel Club recognizes two varieties of beagles now one has dogs emphasized less than 13 inches the other average is between 13 and 15 inches the weight ranges from 18 to zero the females are slightly smaller than the male’s of the breed distinguishing physical features are a square cut muzzle large hazel or brown eyes and longest ears turn toward the cheek the coat can have two or three colors almost always with a white base color in combination with another shade like black brown tan red or lemon beagles are also involved in the recent trend of designer dogs the most popular being the puggle a cross between a pug and a beagle grooming a beagle can shed a lot and regular brushing to repair can help minimize this a hound glove is recommended it’s hanging ears can trap dirt and moisture and need regular cleaning to prevent infection some beagles also have slight folding skin around the neck which requires checking for dirt two nails have to be trimmed to prevent overgrowth teeth have to be brushed regularly temperament the vehicles popularity is an indication of its friendly nature it loves company is very tolerant of kids and gets along well with other pets prone to separation anxiety it can choose to shoes and furniture if left alone for too long it also enjoys going off on a scent and not giving up till it finds the source training it isn’t until but like in the case of most breeds developed for hunting its single-minded nature requires patience to train food rewards work very well it is suited to be a house pet and does not require exhausting outdoor activity but daily walk on a leash is important beagles are also used commonly for detection work in pet therapy and for search and rescue operations health the typical lifespan of a beagle is 12 to 15 years obesity is a common problem and regular exercise and controlled diets can keep that in check long years and large eyes are also infection epilepsy has seen more often than in most other dog breeds but can be controlled with medication certain other diseases related to dwarfism and slowed coordination are observed what are rare a dog of colonial origins that has made America its home the vehicle is loving and lovable suited for a small apartment or a large house at the yard its antics will keep you and any children regaled for hours just do your research on the breeder you use its popularity means that there are people who do not know what they are doing and are in it just for the money find out if the Beagle would be good addition to your home now you can visit Brooklyn’s corner comm to take our quiz and find out which dog would be the best match for you let’s get back to the answer of our ruff trivia question the question was which famous comic strip featured a beagle if you guessed peanuts you are right the comic strip Peanuts was released in 1950 and featured a clever and relaxed beagle named Snoopy who played the role of Charlie Brown’s best since then Snoopy has become the most famously known beagle in the world that does it for the Beagle if you enjoyed this dog facts 101 video be sure to subscribe and paw that thumbs up button and go ahead and check out some of our other videos or fun activities on our website thanks for watching and we’ll see you soon
