Beagles were first introduced in England, United Kingdom, and Great Britain areas and first recognized in the 1830's! The breed is considered a part of the Hound Group.

The Beagle is a happy, inquisitive, hound who makes a great family companion, an eager hunter in the field — or both!

Expected Adult Weight:
18 - 30 lbs.

Expected Adult Height:
13 - 15 inches.

Expected Life Span:
10 - 15 years.

It's difficult to resist the appeal of a Beagle's dark brown or hazel eyes, with his soft, pleading expression. They're happy, outgoing and loving — characteristics more than balanced out by their hound nature, which is inquisitive, determined, and focused on food.

The German Shepherd was originally bred to herd flocks in harsh climates, and his medium-length double coat fits the job perfectly, protecting the dog from rain and snow, and resistant to picking up burrs and dirt.

The coat types of the German Shepherd are as varied as his color; some German Shepherds are long-haired. However, the ideal German Shepherd has a double coat of medium length. The outer coat is dense with straight hair that lies close to the body, and is sometimes wavy and wiry.

Regular Grooming Frequency:
Weekly brushing and seasonal grooming needed.

Trim nails on a regular basis to prevent painful splintering. If you can hear the nails clicking on the floor, they're too long.

Home Grooming Tools Required:
Metal comb and soft slicker.

Beagles have a smooth, dense double coat that is resistant to rain.

Regular Grooming Frequency:
Beagles should be brushed weekly to loosen and remove dead hair and encourage new hair growth!

They are clean dogs (unless, of course, they've found something appealingly stinky to roll in) and generally don't require frequent baths.

Trim his nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long.

Home Grooming Tools Required:
Medium-bristle Brush or Curry Brush.

The Beagle is very intelligent and lives by creative training techniques.

Their noses guide them through life, and they're never happier than when following an interesting scent. The Beagle originally was bred as a scenthound to track small game, mostly rabbits and hare. He is still used for this purpose in many countries, including the United States.

Because of their small size and gentle temperament, Beagles can do well in apartments if walked plenty.

Beagles enjoy to run and are used to being worked and given purpose. During exercise, challenging a beagle to new levels will keep your beagle happy and healthy!