Beagle Puppy

Before you get your Beagle puppy, please ask yourself the following questions: Why do you want a Beagle? How much room can you give to your Beagle? How much time can you give him? Do you have a cat, or a hamster? Remember that the dog you are considering, is a breed that was originally developed for trailing rabbits and hares and can make your sweet cat or hamster nervous. Another point to consider is that you might need to have two Beagles. Remember, Beagles are pack dogs and two Beagles will be less destructive and noisy when left alone for long hours when you are at work.

Beagles need daily exercise to stay fit. If you live in a house, the solution is simple: give your Beagle a fenced-in yard. If you live in a small apartment, you need to commit yourself to walking your Beagle for an hour daily.

Selecting a Beagle puppy:  Your first visit should occur when the puppies are five to six weeks old. Your discussion with the breeder will tell you a lot. You should also pay attention to the mother of the litter and to other dogs on the premises. How do they act? Do they look well fed and well cared for? If they look good, the puppies are likely to be good.

By the time you make your choice, the eight-or-nine-week-old puppies should be active and moving fairly fast. Sluggishness is a poor sign, unless the puppies have just finished a meal.

Good Beagle puppies should have meat on their frames, but their ribs should still be evident to the touch. Round bellies, which usually mean swollen bellies, mostly point to an infestation of intestinal worms. Pay close attention to the tail and ears: they must be clean. Two much moisture in the eyes may indicate an infection.

Don't pick the smallest puppy. He was probably held back in its development because of poor health. Don't choose a puppy that shyly hides in a corner. There is a chance that this puppy will develop into a frightened dog.

Choose the puppy that is second or third to the most challenging and daring in the litter. Look if the puppy has a shiny coat. Tan-and-white and lemon-and-white Beagle puppies are born almost completely white with a faint darker pattern like a jigsaw on the back and head. Tigering can be black marking on a blue ground, too. Other Beagles are solid white, black or orange.