introduces temperament of the Beagle.

Overview

There is only a meaning in the French name of the Beagle that "small" , a smallish dog in the hound group . During the Renaissance of the Middle Ages , France and Wales in the UK , I was working as a hunting dog in particular . The size of the Beagle of this era was mixed , but then came to be recognized as a rabbit hound of the best for a small hound . In hunting recent , hunters individual brought Beagle of 2-3 animals , you are using for quail hunting and rabbit , but in , may also be used for hunting of building a squad still . Over a long history of beagle hounds as , among the breeds of the world , has become a kind of family dog the most popular at present . Cry is gently with the hound , since it is a quiet loving , is also popular as a home dog . Regardless of the hunting dog or show dog , , from the American Kennel Club , and is divided into two groups depending on the size of the body the Beagle .

Characteristics

In the body type of feeling square on the whole, I have a lean muscle mass. Scapular region is inclined well. Appropriately long, the skull in a wide range of dome-shaped, back of the head is slightly rounded. Ear sticking to high position is hanging. Both eyes is located widely apart, I will show a gentle expression. Eye color is hazel or brown. Ridge of the nose is straight, the tip of the snout to the corner burrs, nostrils large black color. The base of the tail is high, rise and pin, are curved slightly upward to the nines, but does not shouldering the back. Coat and glossy shine, smooth short hair is dense.

Temperament

Quiet, a sense of responsibility loving also strong. It is also suitable as a guard dog. Natsuki easy to very people, to request the affection, but also accept other animals and children. Because you might have or become disappeared from my favorite you to wander, it must be properly managed it with a name tag and collar with. Cry as a hound's more easy, but if you keep at home, and train well so give a noisy cry when it comes to alone.

Color

There is also a Black & Tan White White & lemon.

How to Care & How to Train

No need to clean the coat, such as particularly noticeable. If you are grooming, using your fingers or palm skin, massage over the tail from the head. Bathing, use a mild shampoo.

Exercise

Because you may like Beagle's walk around and get lost often whether to read and to movement in the enclosure.

Disease to be careful

Skin diseases, diabetes, chronic hepatitis, congenital vestibular disease, hearing loss, disc disease, epilepsy, meningitis, arthritis, renal dysfunction, herniated disc, hip dysplasia, glaucoma, epilepsy

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Deafness, hemophilia, cataract, otitis externa

Inspection want to

Hip joint inspection, ophthalmic examination