Beagle Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 10-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The temperament of the Beagle is similar to that of a playful child, as they are full of energy and enjoy nothing more than your love and attention. It is very important that you have other animals while owning a beagle based on their pack instincts. that you socialize your puppy with these animals at an early age. Beagles make exceptional family pets because of their general jovial nature and willingness to blend into the family pack.

Beagles are small-sized hound dogs originally developed for hunting rabbits or hares. History tells us Rev. Phillip Honeywood is responsible for the pack that created today's Beagle. Sometime in the 1830s, he bred a pack of small Beagles that stood around 10 inches at the shoulder and were pure white in color. There were originally two different types - the smooth and rough-coated varieties. It is thought that by the beginning of the 20th century, the rough-coated type had become extinct.

The Beagle first came to the United States sometime in the 1840s; imported strictly to be hunting dogs. The AKC recognized the Beagle in 1885 and they are a member of the Hound Group. Although this dog breed may have originated in the United Kingdom, it has always been much more popular throughout the United States and Canada. Beagles have consistently been one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States for over 30 years and continue to be a widely adored breed throughout the nation.

Temperament

Beagles are energetic, family-oriented dogs; often with personalities similar to that of playful children. These dogs are full of energy and enjoy nothing more than your love and attention. Well-socialized, these dogs get along fantastically with children and also other dogs. They are even considered one of the kid-friendly dog breeds. As hunting dogs, they do have high prey drives, which can be a challenge when it comes to other smaller pets in the household. They can do well with pets they have been raised and socialized with, but you will need to keep their high prey drives in mind and do some extra socialization and training around that. Although well-socialized Beagles tend to be open and friendly to strangers, especially once they are introduced, these dogs are going to bark. They are hounds that are well-known for their barks, brays, and howls. You won’t be able to stop the alert barking, but you can socialize your Beagle well and train your dog to stop barking early on to help keep it from becoming out of control.