The Beagle is a medium-sized dog very popular with French families. There are several types of Beagles, such as the tricolor, bicolor, ticked, and solid Beagle. All have a harmonious shape. He is an attacking dog, aided by the gentle curves of an otherwise rather sad mouth. It is very easily tamed. He has a good intelligence as well as a gentle character and a spirit as well as a lively demeanor. The Beagle is ideal for children, with whom he can play. He needs to exercise daily. Moreover, its life expectancy is 15 years.
Breed History
Its real origins remain rather vague. This hound has existed since Antiquity. Presumably originating in the United Kingdom, this breed would be the result of the crossing between the Harrier and other common British dog breeds. Nevertheless, France claims the origin of the Beagle claiming that it is descended from French hounds that were introduced to Britain.
Thus, the Beagle is ideal for hunters, who appreciate its agility and speed. Moreover, in the 19th century, it was favored for hare hunting across the Channel.
Its breed is clearly defined at the end of the 19th century in Great Britain. However, it was threatened with extinction between the 2 World Wars, before it experienced a resurgence, driven in particular by its success across the Atlantic, whether in the United States and Canada. Thus, for many years, the Beagle has been considered one of the 10 favorite dogs of Americans.
Physical peculiarities
His hair: very short and very dense, has a very high resistance against the vagaries of the weather.
Its color: is mostly tricolor, being composed of the colors white, black and fawn-bright. But often it can be two-tone: either lemon and white, or light brown and white.
Its head: it is strong, but not very massive, with a muzzle that is not pointed and a really accentuated stop.
Its ears: generally fawn or brown, they are large and fall on either side of the skull. Very rarely, they can be white.
His eyes: charming and sad, they are small and hazelnut in color.
His body: very well proportioned, the Beagle has muscular and vigorous legs, which is important for a hunter.
Its tail: big, long and very hairy. It is generally pointed in saber, even when it is at rest. It is when he is asleep that she falls back.
Feed
The Beagle is constantly attracted to food. He should be taught not to ask for it. It will be necessary to take care not to leave any available or easily catchable. Beagles can eat continuously without stopping. Thus, they have this reputation of being food thieves. The daily ration consists of 40 grams of premium kibble per day. A ration to be given twice if possible. If a homemade ration is preferred, it should contain whole grains, meat and legumes. Care must be taken not to underfeed or overfeed this dog, which has a predisposition to obesity.
