Beagle Puppy Dog Care Information

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Beagle puppy dog

Beagle Health Information:

Beagle Dogs can be prone to certain hereditary health problems. That is why choosing a responsible breeder from which to purchase your Beagle puppy is very important. Responsible Beagle breeders will be well educated about the breed and carefully screen their breeding dogs for disorders that can affect these dogs.

Some health issues that may affect the Beagle include, but are not limited to:

Patellar luxation

Hypothyroidism

Intervertebral disc disease

Epilepsy

Beagle Exercise Information:

While most tend to see the hound as a lazy dog, envisioning old-time Plantation movies with lazy loafers lounging on the porch, the Beagle is anything but lazy and inactive. In fact, quite the opposite is true - a very active and enthusiastic individual, he will tirelessly play fetch, tug of war, and 'hound' the cat until there is no tomorrow. If not kept busy enough, he will even turn to your shoes or the furniture as a source of amusement - and that's never a good thing.

It's very important to remember that this particular breed has been bred, for centuries, to hunt down their quarry and chase after them as long as the prey will run. Even when not hunting, they are a very active, very high exercise individual. At the very least, the Beagle needs several long brisk walks a day or a chance to run off steam within a fenced-in area. Never, however, let your Beagle off the leash unless he's in an enclosure and supervised - Beagles are notorious for "catching a scent" and running off, often ignoring cars and other dangers.

Beagle Grooming Needs:

Grooming the Beagle is relatively easy - a good brushing with a soft bristled brush will take care of any of those itchy spots, as well as loosening up any dander or loose fur, and a bath once or twice a month will keep your Beagle's coat simply glowing. Keeping the toenails trimmed short will help to prevent sore paws, as well as risking them catching them on the carpet, and the Beagle, like any floppy-eared dog, should have his ears checked regularly for any signs of dirt or infection.