Reasons why you should own a Beagle

If you live in a small space, then Beagles are perfect for you because they are small dogs. They can measure up to 40 centimeters. They don’t need much space to feel comfortable but you should take them out for walks.

If you are the type of person who enjoys working out outdoors, owning a Beagle might be the best excuse for you to go out every day. Beagles tend to be fat if they don’t exercise often because they eat a lot. Vets recommend taking them out for walks at least 4 times a week.

Beagles are a friendly breed; they can spend time with other dogs without any trouble.  If you’re thinking about getting a Beagle and you already own other dogs, worrying about whether or not they will get along, won’t be an issue!

Beagles were ideal for hunting because of their excellent scent-tracking skills, this is one of the main reasons they make great guardians. If any intruder would like to enter your house, the Beagle would quickly acknowledge this. In the U.S. they’re used as detection dogs, to track food items inside people’s luggage.

Beagles are very friendly and love having company; they even suffer from separation anxiety if you leave them alone for hours. They have become a popular pet for families because they respond well to food-reward training, and are eager to please.

Beagles are easy to take care of, the only thing you need to do is feed them a low-fat diet because they can easily put on weight. You should also groom them at least once a month and they don’t really need haircuts.

The longevity of Beagles is 12–15 years, which is normal for dogs their size. In order for your dog to have a long life, you should take him to the vet at least once a year and feed him a low-fat diet like we mentioned before. If you follow this advice, you should have your four-legged best friend for a long time.

Beagles are merry and fun loving, whenever they find a new scent they are the happiest, this is why they get easily distracted with scents. They are the affectionate and incredibly friendly, basically, the most loyal friend you’ll ever find!

Beagles can be a bit hard to housetrain, they are very determined and have a mind of their own. They get bored easily, if they are left alone for too long they can start howling and barking, so be prepared for this if you’re thinking of getting a Beagle. But don’t worry, as soon as you get back home, your Beagle will stop barking.

Beagles have loads of energy and a happy personality, they can spend hours playing fetch or rolling around with children. They will definitely keep you entertained with all that energy they’ve got.

Remember we mentioned they have an excellent sense of smell? Well… they will smell food incredibly easy, so make sure you keep your food in a safe place. But we’re pretty sure you won’t be able to resist those eyes, and will end up giving them some of your food. Remember not to give him chocolate, or any dairy product that could eventually make him sick.

Beatles are full of energy, so whenever you feel like doing some exercise, your Beagle will be eager to go out for a walk with you. Even if you have to do some errands and need to take the car, you can take him with you, as long as he’s with you, your Beagle will be the happiest.

In the 1800s, they were mostly used as hunting companions. Beagles are particularly good at picking up and staying with a scent, they can also run for hours without getting exhausted. These are the reasons why they are perfect for hunting.

Beagles are driven by their sense of smell, this is due to the fact that Beagles have 45 times more scent receptors than humans, and a beagle's olfactory lobe in the brain is about 40 times larger than a human.

If you love taking naps, your Beagle will love to take one with you. Despite the fact that they are full of energy, these four-legged buddies need their sleeping time. If you don’t mind sleeping with your dog, your Beagle will definitely take most of the space in your bed.

Like we mentioned before, if Beagles are left alone for too long, they might suffer from separation anxiety. Signs of separation anxiety might be excessive barking, destructive chewing, and excessive drooling. Just make sure to leave him in a place big enough for him not to feel claustrophobic.

Since they are extremely friendly and love being around people, whenever you take your Beagle to a new place he won’t have a hard time adapting. Remember they won’t have trouble socializing with children or other dogs.

We’ve mentioned a lot of traits and positive things about Beagles. But seriously, just by looking at them, you can’t help think they’re the cutest dog ever! If you’re thinking of getting a Beagle, or you already own one, you’ll agree with us, that they are a loving, fun, intelligent breed.