BEAGLE

The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. A member of the Hound Group, it is similar in appearance to the Foxhound, but smaller with shorter legs and longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, and other small game. They have a great sense of smell and tracking instinct that sees them employed as detection dogs for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around the world. Beagles are intelligent, and popular pets because of their size, even temper, and lack of inherited health problems.As a dog lover, you’re a fan of all things canine. From adorable dog memes to interesting trivia on specific breeds, you can’t get enough of these furry, four-legged creatures.Although beagle-type dogs have existed for 2,500 years, the modern breed was developed in Great Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound, and possibly the Harrier.Beagles have been depicted in popular culture since Elizabethan times in literature and paintings, and more recently in film, television, and comic books.

HISTORY:-

  Dogs of similar size and purpose to the modern Beagle can be traced in Ancient Greece back to around the 5th century BC. Xenophon, born around 430 BC, in his Treatise on Hunting or Cynegeticus refers to a hound that hunted hares by scent and was followed on foot. Small hounds are mentioned in the Forest Laws of Canute which exempted them from the ordinance which commanded that all dogs capable of running down a stag should have one foot mutilated. If genuine, these laws would confirm that beagle-type dogs were present in England before 1016, but it is likely the laws were written in the Middle Ages to give a sense of antiquity and tradition to Forest Law.In the 11th century, William the Conqueror brought the Talbot hound to Britain.From medieval times, beagle was used as a generic description for the smaller hounds, though these dogs differed considerably from the modern breed. Miniature breeds of beagle-type dogs were known from the times of Edward II and Henry VII, who both had packs of Glove Beagles, so named since they were small enough to fit on a glove, and Queen Elizabeth I kept a breed known as a Pocket Beagle.

    Standards for the Pocket Beagle were drawn up as late as 1901; these genetic lines are now extinct, although modern breeders have attempted to recreate the variety.It was smaller than the Southern Hound, less heavy-set and with a more pointed muzzle. It was faster than its southern counterpart but its scenting abilities were less well developed.

Is the Beagle the Right Breed for you?

• Low Maintenance: Infrequent grooming is required to maintain upkeep. No trimming or stripping needed.
• Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often!
• Difficult Training: The Beagle isn't deal for a first time dog owner. Patience and perseverance are required to adequately train it.
• Great Watchdog Ability: This dog will bark and alert its owners when an intruder is present. It is not considered to be a very protective breed. They're unlikely to scare off intruders.
• Medium Adaptability: It is well-suited for apartment living and is best with a small to average-size yard. This breed is able to handle most types of hot and cold weather.
• Fairly Active: It will need regular exercise to maintain its fitness. Trips to the dog park are a great idea.
• Good for New Owners: This breed is well suited for those who have little experience with dog ownership.
• Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

Vaccination Schedule for Dog

Diseases	Primary Vaccination	Secondary Vaccination	Re-Vaccination
Canine Distemper Canine Hepatitis   (CanineAdenovirus 2) Corona Viral Enteritis Canine Parainfluenza Parvo Virus Infection Leptospirosis   (Canicola)   (icterohaemorrhagiae)	6 weeks of age	2-3 weeks later upto 16 weeks of age	Annual
Rabies	3 months of age	After 3 months	Annual

COLOR:-Brown & White, Orange & White, White & Tan, Tri-color, Red & White, , Lemon & White.

LIFE SPAN:- 11- 15Years

HEIGHT:-   Male:36-42 cm                   Female:32-38 cm

WEIGHT:-Male:09-12 kg                      Female:08-10 kg 

TEMPERAMENT:- Even Tempered, Gentle, Excitable, Amiable, Determined, Intelligent.

ORIGIN:-Great Britain, England, United Kingdom.

RANK:-   American Kennel Club  # 3