Beagle
The Beagle is a British breed of scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound.
- Size
- Small to medium
- Energy
- High
- Coat and grooming
- Short coat, moderate shedding.
Care through the year
Spring
Ask your vet about flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Many dogs start shedding their winter coat.
Summer
Never leave a pet in a parked car. Walk in the cool of the day; hot pavement burns paws.
Autumn
Keep Halloween candy and chocolate out of reach.
Winter
Wipe paws after walks to remove salt and antifreeze. Short-coated and small dogs may need a coat.
Foods and plants to watch
Can dogs eat grapes or raisins?
Do not feed grapes or raisins to dogs. They can cause acute kidney injury, and…ToxicCan dogs eat chocolate?
Do not give chocolate to a dog. Darker and baking chocolate are more dangerous…CautionCan dogs or cats eat onions or garlic?
Do not feed onions, garlic, chives, leeks, or food cooked with them to dogs or…ToxicCan dogs eat xylitol?
Xylitol is poisonous to dogs. It can drop blood sugar quickly and, at higher…ToxicCan dogs eat macadamia nuts?
Do not feed macadamia nuts to dogs. Even a small amount can cause stiffness…CautionCan dogs eat avocado?
Do not feed avocado to a dog. The flesh can upset the stomach, a large fatty…Background
The Beagle is a British breed of scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. It was bred primarily for hunting rabbit or hare, known as beagling. Its sense of smell and tracking instincts make it suitable for use as a detection dog for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine.
From Wikipedia’s article Beagle, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Other dogs
Sources
- Wikipedia: Beagle Background (CC BY-SA 4.0)