Beagle temperament is midway between a Golden Retriever and a Terrier. They’re not so eager to please as a Golden, but not so willful as most Terriers. That makes them a challenge to train, but not a major headache. One way to get started on the right road is, as with all dogs, to start…
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Okay, maybe you can’t entirely PREVENT your Beagle from wandering. Bred to be hunting companions, they love to explore the environment. But wandering can be lessened with some simple techniques. Beagles are active, joyful dogs with good temperaments. Unless he’s ill, you won’t see your dog moping around. But all that energy has to go…
Beagle coats are short-haired and wiry. So, when it comes to grooming, you’ve been blessed with some easy times and some challenges. Since they’re short-haired, your brushing chores can be quite a lot less than with, say, a Golden Retriever, Collie, or Irish Setter. Still, brushing should not be neglected. A good brush, first with…
Beagles are no more inherently likely to have skin problems than most other breeds. Unfortunately, due to poor breeding practices, many beagles do develop them. Treatment is straightforward but does require diligence. Proper diagnosis helps to curtail problems and provide the best long-term management of your dog’s skin problems. However, it can be tricky. Beagles…
Locking your dog in a cage might seem like cruelty. It can be. But dog owners often find to their surprise that, even with the door open, Beagles like to stay in their crates. The key to the dog’s comfort and to getting full value out of a dog crate is to select the right…