Beagle Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Beagle Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Beagle Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Beagle.

Beagle Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 14-16 inches / Female 13-15 inches

Weight: Male 22-25 pounds, Female 20-23 pounds

Size of Dog: Small

Breed Type and Dog Group: Hound Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: England, UK

Exercise Needs: Moderate - exercise is required daily

Coat Type: Hard medium length coat

Shedding hairs: Sheds hair seasonally, two times per year

Grooming needs: Low

Training a Beagle (Trainability): Moderate - Difficult (Requires time and patience)

Other Names of Beagle: English Beagle

Beagle Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: Average 5-7 pups per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Happy, inquisitive and sociable

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Beagle puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Beagle dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Beagle Puppies and Dogs

Beagle puppies and dogs are delightful characters. They are somewhat unique in their ways as they are generally happy and gentle little dogs, however, they can sometimes have a little stubborn side and can also be a bit mischievous. This breed was originally produced and bred to hunt, therefore, it is naturally curious and inquisitive. It is important to provide your pup with adequate and suitable training from as early an age as possible so that it knows that it is not allowed to dominate their owner and be naughty. Dogs and puppies from this breed make excellent family pets, they are liked by all for their charming and kind ways, and they are a very popular house pet. They show loyalty and devotion to their families through their loving and affectionate temperaments and personalities.

Choosing Beagle Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Beagle puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Beagle puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed has a few health concerns which are detailed under the health section above. It is important to stick to their dietary requirements as this dog will suffer if it becomes over-weight. Exercise also plays an important part in their routine, and dogs or puppies should be walked daily. Their grooming needs are not too demanding at all, they require combing once per week unless shedding, and bathing irregularly, only when they are dirty or smell! This animal has a delightful, pleasant and loving temperament, and is certainly one to be considered as a family pet!

Beagle Puppies and Dogs