BEAGLE BREED STANDARD:
As per KUSA website
TEMPERAMENT:
The Beagle is extremely friendly and gentle - traits that make it fit very well in a family environment. Beagles are perfect for active families with children, as they are tolerant, loving and playful.
As the Beagle's instinct is that of a pack animal they do not do well alone and require the company of at least one other dog. A solitary Beagle will become bored, destructive and noisy.
They can be kept in homes with other species of animal but must be socialised early because of their hunting instinct. The Beagle can live indoors but requires a fenced yard in which to roam in addition to daily walks. The Beagle does not like to be left alone, so owners would be well advised to keep a companion dog with their Beagle, especially when away. Beagles do well when at least one of the human family is at home or works from home (human companionship).
It is important that a Beagle is walked on a leash in order to prevent it from running off in pursuit of intriguing scents. This breed responds well to positive obedience training if worked with regularly. However having said that my pack of Beagles walk off leash and have a excellent recall (its all in the bond you have with your dog and the training you put in).
Potential owners should also keep in mind that the Beagle was bred to have a strong, melodious bark/howl for hunting purposes - a characteristic that may potentially disturb neighbours should the dog be left alone for long periods of time.
The Beagle is extremely friendly and gentle - traits that make it fit very well in a family environment. Beagles are perfect for active families with children, as they are tolerant, loving and playful.
As the Beagle's instinct is that of a pack animal they do not do well alone and require the company of at least one other dog. A solitary Beagle will become bored, destructive and noisy.
They can be kept in homes with other species of animal but must be socialised early because of their hunting instinct. The Beagle can live indoors but requires a fenced yard in which to roam in addition to daily walks. The Beagle does not like to be left alone, so owners would be well advised to keep a companion dog with their Beagle, especially when away. Beagles do well when at least one of the human family is at home or works from home (human companionship).
It is important that a Beagle is walked on a leash in order to prevent it from running off in pursuit of intriguing scents. This breed responds well to positive obedience training if worked with regularly. However having said that my pack of Beagles walk off leash and have a excellent recall (its all in the bond you have with your dog and the training you put in).
Potential owners should also keep in mind that the Beagle was bred to have a strong, melodious bark/howl for hunting purposes - a characteristic that may potentially disturb neighbours should the dog be left alone for long periods of time.