Life expectancy

13 years

Age adult

13 months

Height (Shoulder height)

38 cm

Weight

10 kg

Coat texture

short-haired / smooth

Coat color

tricolor (black, brown, white or blue, white, brown), red&white, brown & white, black & white, white, dotted

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / eye diseases / ear diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / idiopathic epilepsy / spinal disc herniation / factor VII deficiency / glaucoma / pyruvate kinase deficiency / Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome / hound ataxia / hyperuricosuria/hyperuricemia (HUU) / hypocatalasia (acatalasemia) / Musladin-Lueke syndrome (MLS) / neonatal cortical cerebellas degeneration (NCCD) / Lafora disease

Food expenses per month in €

about € 33

Suitable for children

Rather yes

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather yes

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

balanced / playful / likes hunting / stubborn / independent / gentle / cheeky, fresh

Bred for

pack hunting / dogs used for testing in laboratories

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / eye diseases / ear diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / idiopathic epilepsy / spinal disc herniation / factor VII deficiency / glaucoma / pyruvate kinase deficiency / Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome / hound ataxia / hyperuricosuria/hyperuricemia (HUU) / hypocatalasia (acatalasemia) / Musladin-Lueke syndrome (MLS) / neonatal cortical cerebellas degeneration (NCCD) / Lafora disease

Dog type according to FCI

scent hounds and related breeds

FCI description

They have always been used as hunting dogs, have an extraordinary sense of smell and pick up every trace. Running dogs had to follow the game over long distances, sweat dogs search for the injured (sweaty) game and follow it. They have an enormous urge to move and need a lot of exercise and meaningful, species-appropriate occupation. Many breeds, especially sweat dogs, are only handed over to hunters. If you are not aware of what hunting motivation means, you may soon be overwhelmed. Because this instinct cannot be completely trained away.

Dogs of this group are considered friendly, intelligent and social, therefore they are popular companion dogs. Think about whether you can cope with the hunting temperament, because once the untrained hunting dog has a track in his nose he quickly forgets any obedience and is up and away.

Short description

The Beagle has his own will and therefore, needs a soft but firm training. He is a scent hound and likes to go his own ways, but he is after all a loving family-dog.