the breed
Beagle
What you should know before getting one and where to find one
The Beagle is one of the most iconic and loved dogs, and for good reason. They make a great companion for anybody who needs one. Here’s some more basic information and education about the breed one might want to know before owning one. Also check out more information about the breed at The National Beagle Club of America website.
What are the characteristics of a Beagle?
Beagles are known for their hunting and tracking capabilities. They have some of the best noses in the K9 family and were breed to track and hunt. They are a breed that needs to be fairly active and will need a fair amount of companionship. They might not do very well being locked up in an apartment for hours on end. All and all they make great family pets.
- Hips – A evaluation from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) or from PennHIP
- Eyes – Eye Examination by an American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) Ophthalmologist ➚
- MLS – DNA based MLS test from an approved lab (First Generation Offspring of tested dogs eligible for Clear By Parentage)
- Heart (One of the following)
- Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Min age 24 months) – (OFA) evaluation from an approved laboratory ➚
- Advanced Cardiac Evaluation (Optional) – Advanced Cardiac Exam ➚
- Patellar Luxation (Optional) – (OFA) evaluation (Min age 1 year) ➚
- LaFlora Epilepsy (Optional) – DNA based test from an approved lab
- FACTOR VII Deficiency (Optional) – DNA based test from an approved lab ➚
- Neonatal Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration (Optional) – DNA based test from an approved lab
Bred For – Hunting
Temperament – Friendly
Trainability – Slightly Above Average
Average Life Span – 10-15 years
Energy Level – Above Average
Attention Needs – Medium
Shedding – Above Average (Plus once annually)
Average weight – 20-30 lbs
Exercise Needs – Above Average
Note –
BEWARE OF DESIGNER DOGS, AS THEY TYPICALLY DO NOT RECEIVE ALL THE REQUIRED GENETIC TESTING.
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