The Beagle is a brilliant hunting dog, but do they make good companions? This type of dog is an old breed that was first recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1884; this was the same year that the National Beagle Club was also established. They are incredibly friendly dogs who are ideal for loving families. But what is it about their personality that makes them such great pets?
In this guide, we’ve taken a close look at the personality and temperament of this amazing breed so that you can get to know them a bit better.
The Beagle, originally bred as a hunting dog, is a sweet little dog that makes a great companion in almost any family. Here are the top personality traits you can expect to see when you welcome a Beagle into the home.
Beagles are very adventurous and curious dogs who love to explore the great outdoors with their owners. They’re also pretty energetic dogs, which makes them excellent companions for long walks, hikes and, of course, hunts.
However, this sweet character has a flaw because as Beagles were bred to be scent hounds and have a powerful sense of smell if they start tracking a scent whilst out on a walk, it can be challenging to persuade them to leave it alone. Due to this, it’s best to keep them on a lead when taking them for a walk, even in a dog park, or they might go rabbit hunting.
Beagles are definitely one of the friendliest dog breeds around, and most Beagles tend to get on well with everyone they meet. Their friendly nature means that they’re not suited to being guard dogs, but they can be good watchdogs, as they are pretty vocal.
Beagles love nothing more than spending time with their owners, and they make excellent companion dogs. Beagle puppies develop strong bonds with their owners and families that will last for the rest of their lives, and this is one of the reasons they’re amongst the most popular breeds in the world.
Beagles make wonderful pets for any owner, especially those who love to be active and spend time outdoors. But are they ideal for families with other dogs or pets? And what are they like with kids?
Like other breeds of hunting hounds, Beagles are pack animals; as such, they love the company of other dogs. This means that they get on well with dogs that they share a home with and will view them as part of their pack.
The Beagle breed is often as fond of other animals as it is of other dogs. Many Beagles enjoy spending time with other household pets, such as cats. Their friendly personalities often mean they’ll happily welcome feline companionship.
The Beagle dog breed loves spending time with children and can become a great playmate for them. However, they are fairly rambunctious and so will need to be supervised around very young children.
Like most dogs, early socialisation is key and taking your Beagle puppy to puppy training classes is a good way for them to learn how to properly interact with children as they grow into adult dogs.
As a hound dog, the Beagle is quite a determined breed, and it can sometimes be prone to what’s known as select deafness. This trait was bred into the Beagle as it was useful for things like fox hunting, but it does mean that it can tend to ignore its owner’s demands and be difficult to train.
Not all Beagles will do this, however, and early training is the best way to ensure your Beagle isn’t overly stubborn when they’re older.
As Beagles are very social and love company, they don’t do well when left alone for long periods. This breed is prone to separation anxiety and is best suited to homes where there will usually be someone around.
Beagles are a pretty vocal breed, and they have a distinctive howl that they will use to greet most visitors to your home as well as people and dogs that they meet whilst out on walks. This means they’re not the best choice for people who live in apartments.
When they’re young, Beagles are very active dogs and will quickly become bored if they’re not given enough exercise. Long walks, hikes and participating in various dog sports can help them to burn off energy.
However, as they age, the amount of exercise Beagles need gradually reduces, and they can become quite lazy if they’re allowed to.
Beagles are affectionate, intelligent and loyal dogs who make ideal companions for families with a lot of love to give. Their hunting heritage can mean that they’re a little stubborn at times, but the proper training can help with this, and on the whole, a Beagle will be a loving and devoted companion.
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