{"id":2088,"date":"2023-04-12T11:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T11:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/?p=2088"},"modified":"2025-11-01T12:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T12:01:46","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-beagle-breed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/pet-parents\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-beagle-breed\/","title":{"rendered":"Beagle 101: Everything You Need To Know About The Beagle Breed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whenever you see a beagle, is your first reaction, \u201cOMG! I need to get a beagle\u201d as well? If you are thinking about adopting a beagle breed puppy, this is the first article you should read.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, our experts and veterinarians will tell you everything you need to know about beagles<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Beagles are small, but they are hounds<\/span><\/h2>\n

Beagles in India are generally between 38 cm (males) and 33 cm (females). The adult beagle dog should ideally weigh between 10 kg and 15 kg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of us make the mistake of clubbing beagles with other small breeds like Shih Tzu, Lhasa apso, Pomeranian and pugs. However, despite their superbly cute looks, beagles are in fact scenthounds<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The modern beagle hounds that we see was developed around the 1830s in Great Britain. Beagles are possibly the result of crosses between the Harrier, Talbot Hound, North County Beagle and Southern Hound. The beagle breed was specifically created to track and hunt rabbits and hares by their scent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Beagles are cute and superbly intelligent<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you ask a new beagle owner, you will hear a lot of comments like \u201cThey are a handful,\u201d \u201cThey wreck the house when left alone,\u201d and \u201cWe walk our beagle 3 times a day but he\u2019s still bouncing around at night.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, these happen because apart from having very high energy levels, beagles have a very high intellect. You will need to dedicate time, patience and creativity to train beagle puppies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Physical exercise is not enough for this small breed. You will need to work on mental exercises – anything that utilizes their tracking and hunting skills. <\/span>Vetic Pet Clinics<\/a><\/strong> have a commendable collection of dog-safe toys that you can use to train and exercise your pup. You can put treats inside these toys and hide them around the house for your beagle pup to find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Toilet training a beagle<\/span><\/h2>\n

Well, since they are smart, intelligent and instinctive, they should be easy to toilet train, right? Sadly, their love for mischief and lack of a sense of boundaries can test your good nature. We implore you to keep calm since yelling at beagles or rubbing their noses in their pee does no good at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It may take between 2 to 8 weeks depending upon the age of your beagle pup and their history with human households. If you are facing serious challenges during potty training, you can definitely consider a large, high, open-top puppy crate for your fur baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Place absorbent pee pads inside the crate and put your puppy inside every time they wake up and finish a meal. Keep moving the crate along with the pee pads gradually to the desired place. Finally, remove the crate and place the pee pads only and see if your pupper understands the concept of going to that particular place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Beagles can gain weight rapidly\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our vets have noticed an increasing trend of obesity and related health issues among beagles<\/a><\/strong> in the city. So, when you are giving them treats during training or playtime, make sure to count the calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beagles should be given proper dog food that\u2019s designed for the breed. While home-cooked food isn\u2019t always bad for your pooch, it\u2019s simply difficult to keep track of the calories they are consuming. That often leads to rapid weight gain and worsens other issues like hip dysplasia, weakness of the kneecaps, and mobility problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you already have a beagle who is overweight<\/a><\/strong> you should talk to the vet about (obesity) prescription food and appropriate exercises. A healthy beagle can live for 10 to 15 years without any significant illnesses. Try to go with special packaged (dry and wet) food designed for beagle puppies and dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Stay up to date on your beagle\u2019s health<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you have adopted a new beagle or you are a beagle veteran you should <\/span>consult a veterinarian<\/strong><\/span><\/a> regularly to stay on top of your beagle\u2019s health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our veterinarians recommend a few simple physical examinations, such as –<\/span><\/p>\n