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Beagle

Background

The Beagle is a small hound that was originally developed for hunting hare and rabbit by scent, and was followed on foot by hunters. Beagles hunted in packs of 12 or 24 hounds.

The need for Beagles to track wily hares that twisted and turned, even backtracking over fields, is what dictated a Beagle's size. Different sized Beagles worked over different terrain – from open fields for the smaller hound to the high and mountainous English Border country for the larger hounds, with various sized dogs for in-between terrain.

Breed Personality, Characteristics & Temperment

It is in a Beagle's nature to be a loyal companion. They are usually gentle, but they can be as robust and as tough as you care to make it. It is also a great children's playmate. In fact, the Beagle will become very "human" if you forget to remind it that it is in fact a dog.

Affectionate and obedient with its owners, a Beagle should never be nervous or aggressive under any circumstances. This is a happy, versatile and adaptable hound that can be used to hunt in the morning, be your children's devoted companion in the afternoon, then curl up and play the part of the lap-dog in the evening.

Compatibility With Other Pets

Beagles are pack hounds and as such are definitely better off with some company during the day.

Care Requirements

Beagles require minimum maintenance, but do watch their weight, as left to their own devices they tend to become obese as they love their food – and their pleading eyes are hard to resist especially at meal times. Beagles are scent hounds and therefore should not be walked off the lead because if they get a whiff of an enticing smell they will do what nature intended – and hunt. It is said that when a Beagle's nose switches on, its ears switch off! These dogs need a secure yard as they have little or no traffic sense and tend to have the attitude that cars will stop for them if they are on the road.

Please take note:
Beagles do not cope well with being on their own for long periods of time. They can be very naughty if they become bored, and dig holes, escape, or pull the washing off the clothesline.

Conclusion

If you have decided that the Beagle is the dog for you and you are prepared to devote the time needed to properly train this extremely loyal dog, then contact one of the groups listed below:

Breeders

State	Contact	Breeder
VIC	Jill Kirk	Balihai	Contact
QLD	Rhonda Telfer	Orobay	Contact
QLD	Norma Shipley	Filnor	Contact
QLD	Beverely Duncan	Kilibank	Contact
QLD	Sue Davis	Perns	Contact
NSW	Brian and Lesley Childs	Brialey	Contact
TAS	Marie McCarthy	Spidell	Contact
TAS	Liz Foster	Tedman	Contact
NSW	Leanne Coffey	Beagelee	Contact
TAS	Debbie Beattie	Delrei	Contact
NSW	Theressa and Fiona Miles and Hadlington	Amlex	Contact
VIC	Jane Millar	Semeru	Contact
VIC	Leonie McRae	Birsay	Contact
SA	Tina Black	Blackville Beagles/Cavaliers / Ragdolls	Contact
ACT	Paul Orman	Bayhound Beagles	Contact
VIC	Julieanne Lalor	Hounsley	Contact
QLD	jenny sweeney	poudrette	Contact
NSW	Nancye Lee	Kebolee	Contact
QLD	Sara Skinner	Baldev	Contact
NSW	Jacqui Dahl	Cumia	Contact
ACT	Barbara Martin	Braylodge	Contact
QLD	Helen Huth	Johelmar	Contact

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Lifespan: These lovable dogs can easily live for 13 years, but given the right nutrition Beagles can often live up to 16 years of age.

Ideal Owners: Anyone who can provide the stimulating environment this attractive little breed needs.