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Height: 9 to 11 inches
Group: Mastiff
Weight: 14 to 18 pounds
Coat: Short and smooth
Color: Black,
Apricot, Silver or Fawn with black mask
Description:
Head: Large, massive, and round.
Eyes: Very large, dark, prominent. Ears: Small and thin, rose or button. Muzzle: Short, broad and deep. Nose: Black and self-colored
according to coat. Bite: Slightly undershot. Neck: Short and thick, well-developed dewlap. Topline: Level. Chest: Wide. Body:
Short, square and cobby. Legs: Strong and straight. Feet: Neither round or long, well split. Tail: Curled tightly over hip.
Movement: Smooth flowing gait, with graceful movements.
Temperament: Alert, and a good family pet.
Source: Continental Kennel Club |
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 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
England.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Hound and family pet.
SIZE:
The shoulder-height is 33-41cm (13 - 16 1/4 in) and the dog weighs about 15kg (33lb).
COAT: The coat is short and weather-protective. The three
toned Beagle is the most usual - that is a white ground, a brown head and back, with a black saddle, but any recognized hound
colorings are permissible. Liver-colored Beagles are not acceptable.
CARE REQUIRED: Brush the coat daily to remove dead and loose hairs. In common with other
breeds with hanging ears, the ears should be regularly checked to ensure they are clean.
CHARACTER: This is a lively, cheerful, sociable, brave and intelligent dog with a mind of
its own, that is resolute, and vigilant. They have the tendency to follow their nose.
TRAINING: The Beagle is both an independent hunting dog
and also a highly suitable pet for your home. Take your Beagle to an obedience class so it can learn what is expected of it.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: Beagles
normally tend to get on well with other dogs and children but even strangers will get a friendly greeting. Get
them used to cats and other household animals when they are young to avoid possible problems later.
EXERCISE: This breed needs quite a bit of exercise.
A well fenced yard will prevent your Beagle from running away. Take it for long walks regularly
but do not allow it to trot around freely off the leash until you are certain that you have the dog well under control or
you run the risk of disappearing in search of wild game.
SPECIAL REMARKS: For sporty people this is an ideal family pet but
it is not suitable for like in an apartment. These dogs like to be outdoors and can happily live in an
outdoor kennel with other dogs.
Source: American Canine Association, Inc.
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