Beagle: owner reviews, features of character, training

Beagle is very energetic and active. He will become a great companion for a young and cheerful person. The dog will follow the master, not knowing fatigue. Beagle - this is the smallest dog from the family of hounds, which in terms of performance is no different from its larger counterparts.

These little dogs were known in ancient Rome and Greece. From there they were transported to England, where animals were crossed with local individuals. Today the English beagle is one of the oldest hunting breeds.

At the end of the XIX century, these animals are becoming very popular not only in Europe, but also in America. In the Soviet Union English beagle came only in the seventies of last century.

Features of appearance

This small, provocative dog has a muscular torso, a head of regular, slightly elongated shape. The skull is convex, of medium width. The transition from the forehead to the muzzle is well pronounced. Jaws with a regular scissor bite, strong. Ears are long and thin, low set, with rounded ends.

Forelegs straight, with massive bone. Hind legs with muscular thighs, strong joints.

The height at the withers does not exceed 40 cm. Weight is a maximum of 14 kg.

Wool cover, color

Beagle adult has a thick, smooth, tight-fitting short coat, which is resistant to bad weather and does not require special care.

The tricolor color is considered classical: the back is black, the head and body are red, the chest, the muzzle and the tip of the tail are white. Other colors are possible. The standard is not allowed only "hepatic".

In our opinion, a very cute dog beagle. The owners' feedback confirms that it is very harmoniously combined and always has a very neat and well-groomed look.

Beagle is the character of the breed

These dogs are very sociable and friendly. They are able to make friends with all members of the family, regardless of their age. He finds a common language with other domestic beagles. The nature of these animals is energetic, emotional, fearless. In order to direct this irrepressibility in the right direction, it is necessary to deal very consistently with his upbringing from the very first days and even the hours of his appearance in the house.

Almost all owners testify that the beagle badly tolerates loneliness. He yearns and becomes irritable and nervous. If you are away from home for a long time, start a second dog so that it makes up the company for your pet.

Do not spoil your pet

Beagle is a very intelligent creature, who has mastered the art of manipulation. If your pet feels your insecurity or weakness in upbringing, he will immediately take control of the situation. Permit this in no case it is impossible. From the first days, let him know that all the tricks and manipulations will not achieve the desired goal.

There is one more, somewhat unusual feature of this breed - the propensity to vagrancy. This explains the highly developed hunting instinct and excellent scent. Following the interest of its smell, the beagle can go very far from home, so it will be safer to release it from the leash only in a fenced area.

All the difficulties encountered in dealing with this dog compensates for the incredible charisma of these sympathizers. A languid look, funny ears, love and devotion, a steady psyche will make this dog a full member of a friendly family. True, you need to know that sometimes in the heat of the game can be a little "crazy" beagle. The owners' testimonies confirm that this is peculiar to small mischievous people. But his pranks are not from harm or evil. This is his whole temperament, an explosive character that requires the entertainment of energetic - competitions, jumps, jogging. An eternal puppy is a beagle, which seems to be woven from entertainment, pranks and smiles.

Choose a pet

If, after reading all of the above, you are firmly sure that you only need beagle, photos (puppies and adult animals) you can see in the dog magazines in the ads section or on the site of famous breeders. But first you need to decide for yourself why you need a dog.

Variants can be different: searching for a fun and kind friend for the child, in order to most be outdoors in the company of a charming companion, for hunting, to win all possible "dog" prizes. Perhaps you need a dog to find peace. Or finally lose it.

In addition, it is important to properly assess their financial capabilities - as you understand, the training of a champion can not be cheap.

Get to know the breeder

If you choose a beagle dog, the photos (the puppies are all charming) will not give you a complete picture of the animal. To do this, go to the nursery and talk to the breeder. You must tell him about your wishes. He sees his charges daily, and can tell a lot about their characters, temperaments and their future prospects.

First look at all the kids. Believe me, the sight is fascinating. Watch these games babies for hours. Then the breeder should show you the "Big Boy" on the table. This is done so that you can in the standard exhibition rack (kids are taught to it very early) to see the physique, color, size, bite, etc.

The beagle puppy you choose, the price of which is quite large, will require special attention in the first months. Therefore, before meeting with the pet should look through special literature on this breed, get acquainted with the breeder, ask him any questions that arise.

Important details

When purchasing a puppy, you should pay special attention to the following indicators:

• Pedigree. As you know, a good heredity has not harmed anyone. If you know what qualities you will have to face, the probability of raising a good dog increases at times.
• Conditions of detention. Puppies kept in unsanitary conditions, hungry or frightened, will never become good working dogs.
• Mother's condition. She should be healthy, moderately well-fed, balanced, have healthy instincts - to feed and lick her cubs, not to show aggression to them.
• General view of the puppy. A healthy baby should be cheerful, well-fed, but not fattened. During waking, he should be keenly interested in everything that happens around him. It is necessary to find out how the vaccination was carried out.

Puppy beagle, whose average price in Moscow is 20 thousand rubles, can be bought for less money. For example, in a bird market, strangers can buy a dog for 2,000 rubles, but in this case no one will give you guarantees that you will acquire a healthy and thoroughbred animal.

Puppies show class cost more than 30 thousand rubles. Try not to save by purchasing a beagle dog. Reviews of the owners say that people who acquire animals from random people, risk very much. This is both wasted money, and the appearance of an uncontrollable and unbalanced animal in the house. As a result - a complete disappointment in his pet.

Training beads

All owners of these dogs, wishing to raise an animal with good manners, must prepare for the fact that in this way they may be awaited by certain difficulties. The fact is that very often bigeys are disobedient and stubborn.

The owner should be patient, going for a walk with the puppy. He is so curious that he can easily get lost, noticing something interesting for himself. Therefore, from the earliest age it should be walked on a leash. It is necessary to know that these animals will certainly try to seize the leadership in the house. If you feel that you can not confront his own prose, you can ask for help from an experienced coach.

Training or a game?

Beagle is a dog that needs love, affection and communication with a person. Force and punishment from this animal can not be achieved. But in the game with your beloved master Beagle can learn a lot.

This is a very clever dog. To begin it to train it is necessary with accurate arrangement of hierarchy. You (the master) are the chief in the pack. All the executed teams should be supported by encouragement and praise. On the setbacks, do not get hung up so as not to fix them in behavior. The trainer (master) should be as confident and firm as possible. If given the command - get it to be performed, otherwise your credibility as the "leader of the pack" will be irretrievably lost. The dog will think about whether to follow you in the future.

The freedom-loving and independent beagle (the owners' testimonies confirm this) will submit to a strong but loving master. Often from some people who have not coped with the education of this animal, you can hear that the dog is uncontrollable. And, worst of all, such grief-owners try to get rid of their pet by giving it to "good hands". Do not believe these statements. Most owners of beagles are sure that they are intelligent, well trained and faithful animals.

Interesting Facts

In support of the fact that these dogs are intelligent and well trained, we suggest that you get acquainted with some little-known facts.

Local people in Australia use these charming little dogs to find termite colonies.

In America, they are on "service" in the Office, which controls the quality of medicines and products. In addition, in the US, beagles are used in security services of airports and railway stations when inspecting baggage. Dogs are trained in detecting prohibited substances.

The behavior of your dog, the comfort of people and animals surrounding it entirely depends on correct education. All in your hands. Deal with your pet from an early age, and you grow up a faithful companion and devoted friend.