Beagle
A nose with a dog attached — merry, musical and mischievous.
Vital stats
| Size | Small · 33–41 cm |
| Weight | 9–11 kg |
| Life expectancy | 12–15 years |
| Energy | High — 60+ min/day |
| Shedding | Moderate, year-round |
| Coat | Short, dense · tricolour, lemon & white |
| Group | Hound · FCI №161 / AKC |
Breed traits
Friendliness
Care
Mind
Temperament
Centuries of hunting hare in packs built a hound that is cheerful, tireless and constitutionally incapable of ignoring a scent. At home the Beagle is sunny, sturdy and sociable — happiest with company, dreadful in solitude, and permanently convinced that whatever you're eating was meant for it.
Habits & quirks
The nose takes over
Mid-walk, mid-game, mid-anything — a good scent switches the Beagle to autopilot.
Counter surveillance
No unattended sandwich is safe; Beagles plan food heists with genuine talent.
The full chorus
Excitement, loneliness or a passing fox all get the same answer: a rich, carrying bay.
Pack sleeping
Bred to pile up with packmates, most Beagles treat your lap or duvet as home base.
Care
| Containment | A secure, dig-checked fence is non-negotiable — a trail on the breeze beats any recall. |
| Feeding | Measure meals and lock the bin; Beagles gain weight quickly and beg like professionals. |
| Exercise | An hour or more daily, plus scent games — a tired nose makes a quiet house. |
| Company | This is a pack animal; long, lonely days produce howling and demolition. |
Common questions
Are Beagles good family dogs?
Yes — sturdy, cheerful and patient with children. They're pack dogs, so they hate being left alone for long.
Do Beagles bark a lot?
They bay and howl more than they bark — a loud, carrying hound voice. Training and enrichment help, but silence isn't their nature.
Are Beagles easy to train?
Mixed. Their bottomless food motivation makes basics quick, but the nose always competes for attention — keep sessions short and never trust recall off-lead in open country.