The beagle is a hound breed of dog who has the strong constitution and a compact constitution. This breed is characterized by activity, energy and big cheerfulness. To beagles sensation of fear is not conducted, they are excellent security guards. If you decided to bring at yourself the pet of this breed, it is necessary to get acquainted with habits and character of this dog more attentively.
Character
The beagle is a hunting dog who is capable to present to the owner many cheerful minutes. But quite often the beagle gets out of hand in the heat of a game, such is his temperament which demands bustle and infinite jumps. Owners of this breed of dog have to remember some features connected with hunting instincts. Beagles are inclined to vagrancy, having suddenly been fond of something interesting, they can leave in the unknown direction therefore it is necessary to control a dog during walk and strong to hold for a lead.Nobody will be left indifferent by a warm and penetrating look of a beagle, his large and soft ears, a tail which is always ready for a positive wave and also benevolent temper. This breed possesses balanced mentality, the dog is loveful and betrayed to the owner, not bad treats other pets.
Keeping of a beagle and care for itBeagles comfortably feel in the apartment, but consider that the dog needs a lot of place for games and jogs. On the street it is necessary to make long walks with outdoor games. At the same time the low temperature or a rain will not stop a beagle therefore you have to consider his requirements. Do not lower the pet on walk from a lead, as soon as the nose of a beagle becomes more active, ears are immediately disconnected. The chance that you it dozovtsya, is low. Energy of this breed is almost inexhaustible, they can run to an upad, you should not hope that the dog will be tired and will want home. Beagles are clean dogs, care for them is quite simple. The only thing on what it is necessary to pay special attention is on a diet, dogs of this breed spend a lot of energy. Food has to include not only ready-made feeds, but also natural products (vegetables, meat, milk). It is worth to remember about the vitamin and mineral complexes necessary for maintenance of health of a dog. Beagles differ in fair gluttony. Do not overfeed the pet, at the first symptoms of obesity address the expert who will pick up the balanced food allowance. One-two times a week it is necessary to brush wool special, regularly examine ears, you clean if necessary. At appearance of an ear tick it is necessary to ask for the help the veterinarian. Look after pet claws, usually they at walk grind off, but it is necessary to control their state. The wrong leaving or at all its absence can become the cause of lameness of a beagle.
Health
Among often found diseases at beagles, it is possible to note the following: furuncle, cataract, glaucoma and dysplasia of an iris of the eye. Quite often this breed of dog suffers from epilepsy therefore it is necessary to be ready to unexpected attacks of spasms. Also hypothyroidism cases are noted, there is an increase in weight, there are problems of reproductive character, the condition of wool worsens. Average life expectancy of this dog makes 13-15 years.