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Appearance:
Beagle resemble to a foxhound in appearance but has broader head and shorter a muzzle unlike a foxhound. They have short legs as compared to the body. They have a smooth, somewhat domed skull with a medium-length, square-cut muzzle and a black or occasionally liver, gumdrop nose. Their eyes are large with hazel or brown color offering them a mild hound-like pleading look. The large ears are long, soft and low-set, turning towards the cheeks slightly and rounded at the tips. Beagles have a strong, medium-length neck with little folding in the skin with a broad chest narrowing to a tapered abdomen and waist. Their short, slightly curved tail is known as the stern which is tipped with white. The tail does not curl over the back, but is held upright when the dog is active. The breed has a muscular body and a medium-length, smooth, hard coat. The front legs are straight and carried under the body while the rear legs are muscular and well bent at the stifles.
Height and Weight :
They are generally between 13 and 16 inches (33 and 41 cm) high at the withers and weigh between 18 and 35 lb (8.2 and 16 kg), with females being slightly smaller than males on average.
Temperament :
The Beagle are characterized by their even temper and gentle disposition. They are amiable and generally neither aggressive nor timid. They enjoy being in company and although they may initially be cold with strangers, they are easily won over later on. Their tendency to bark or howl when confronted with the unidentified people or objects makes them good watch dogs though they are not considered as good guard dogs. Beagles are intelligent but hard to train. They are generally obedient but can be difficult to recall once they have picked up a scent and are easily distracted by smells around them. While they are alert, respond well to food-reward training, and are eager to please, they are easily bored or distracted. Beagles are excellent with children and with other dogs or pets this is one of the reasons they have become popular family pets, but they are pack animals, and can be prone to separation anxiety.
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