Beagles originate from ancient Greek times. This dog was introduced to England in 1066. The British Migru Hound Club was established in 1895 and later landed in the United States. Beagles love to go hunting and sit in front of the fire, making them a loyal companion for those hunting. Originally used for hunting rabbits; now they are used as companions, gun hounds, and chase hounds. The lifespan of a beagle is generally about 13 years. This dog needs to be walked every day, and every once in a while, an open space should be chosen for it to run under human traction.

1. Introduction to Beagles

Beagle dogs are very independent and can have their own independent consciousness. This dog is a great companion dog due to its affectionate nature and low level of aggression. This breed is quiet and its endearing trait is its graceful and melodious call. The actual size and appearance of this dog varies greatly from country to country. Some kennel clubs use different sizes to distinguish different breeds. In England, mounted hunters often carry Beagle hounds in the saddle.

2. Characteristics of Beagle Hounds

Head: The head of the Beagle is relatively long, and the ears are slightly low and long, almost completely unable to stand up. The ears are close to the head and have rounded tips. The eyes are large, gentle, hazel or brown in color. The muzzle is medium length, straight, slightly square in shape. The mouth is flat, the lip line is not droopy, and the nostrils are large and open.

Body: The neck rises lightly and freely from the shoulders, strong and of moderate length. There are no wrinkles in the skin; slight wrinkles at the corners where it meets the jaw are allowed. The shoulders are sloping, clean and muscular, and the chest is deep and broad, but not so wide as to interfere with the normal movement of the shoulder blades.

Tail: The tail is set slightly high, carried cheerfully, but not turned forward, beyond the back, slightly curved, slightly short compared to the overall size, and thickly haired.

Coat: The Beagle has a hard, medium-length hound coat. Any color is allowed.

Personality: The Beagle has an excellent personality, is docile, and is heat and cold tolerant. Can happily coexist with children and other pets, but has difficulty adapting to home life.

3. Common sense about beagle breeding

The beagle has a lively and cheerful personality, but it is not a pet for every family. The reason is that the beagle's curiosity, the amount of activity it needs and the time you spend playing with it, and the growling sound it makes when it is dissatisfied or bored are not suitable for keeping in an urban apartment.

Puppies should not eat casually, especially chicken liver, which is difficult to digest, and other foods such as chocolate should not be eaten. The best staple food for dogs, especially puppies, is dog food. Because the formula in dog food is the most scientific and nutritious, it is rare to get sick from eating it.

The coat of the beagle is relatively short and easy to care for; the owner should help him clean and care for it regularly. After each cleaning, be sure to dry him in time to avoid catching a cold. Taking your dog for a walk regularly can make your dog more lively and sunny.

Dog food should not be mixed with milk, but with water. When puppies are six to eight weeks old, most pet owners and veterinarians disapprove of putting milk in their food because drinking too much milk can cause diarrhea and digestive problems.

IV. Beagle training

Handshake training

The owner squats down, and the puppy squats down as well. Then the owner taps one of the dog's front legs with his hand, and the dog will instinctively lift that leg. At this time, the owner should quickly grab the raised leg and issue a handshake command at the same time. Repeat this step. When the dog can consciously lift the leg after hearing the command, it can be rewarded with some food.

Sitting training

After giving the sit command "sit", lift the dog leash with your hands, force the dog to land on its butt, sit up, and maintain this position. Observe the dog's reaction. If it shows signs of standing up, you can repeat the command again. When the dog can sit still for a while, give it a little food reward.

Reward training

Rewards are a favorite training method for dogs. Through incentives, the dog's correct movements can be strengthened, the developed abilities can be consolidated, and the dog's neural activity state can be adjusted.

5. How much does a beagle dog cost

The price of a beagle is affected by factors such as region, size, and breed. The price of a beagle is generally around 800-1,000 yuan. Puppies will be cheaper; female dogs are 100-200 yuan more expensive than male dogs.