Let’s be honest. Seeing a Beagle makes everyone smile. The usual images are Beagles running around, playing with kids, happy and excited. Even an upset Beagle’s bark does not sound truly angry. The above quirks and qualities demonstrate why Beagles are great family pets.
1. They Make Great Companions
Beagles are a breed that ticks off many checkboxes. With family pets, there are many options to pick from. Choosing the right one depends on your lifestyle, living space, or how they relate to other pets and family.
Beagles are pack animals. They live for the next adventure, whether it’s a walk around the neighborhood or on a local trail. You own a curl-up couch buddy, even just hanging out at home with your Beagle.
Beagles want to be out and about, and they don’t mind if you live an active lifestyle. Making a Beagle tired is hard and so a Beagle owner needs plenty of stamina to keep up with this high-energy breed.
2. Beagles Have a Happy-Go-Lucky Nature
Beagles have great personalities. They are always in a great mood, whether first thing in the morning or when you arrive home. Their tails wag, and they are ready for that run or walk. This enthusiasm is the breed’s greatest appeal. Staying mad at a Beagle is difficult, even after they cause trouble.
3. These Dogs Are Great with Kids
With young children, any parent needs to know their chosen breed is excellent with kids (or other pets). Beagles represent one of the best choices. Beagles attach easily to kids, being loyal and intelligent. That pack mind lets them quickly become part of the crowd.
Like all pets, young children must be taught to respect the dog. Their high energy, happy nature, and playfulness make them good companions. They are patient with kids, but there are caveats. Kids cannot pull on the dog’s ears, yank their fur, or hit them. Any dog will nip back, no matter what their temperament.
Beagles are notoriously hard to train, one reason being their energy. Doing so requires positive reinforcement and constant attention.
Stubborn best describes a Beagle to the core. An obedience class can be a wise decision to help socialize your dog from an early age and prevent common behavioral problems in adulthood, such as excessive barking.
4. They’re Just the Right Size
One part of deciding which pet to get is the size. How big or how small? Pet owners may not want a dog too big for small children. Beagles luckily fit right into that slot.
Beagles are from 13 to 16 inches tall. Males are slightly bigger than females and they typically weigh 25 pounds. I own two Beagles, and both dogs are medium-sized. The first Beagle’s body has a bigger frame. The second is smaller but comparably the same size.
Another lesser-known kind is the pocket Beagle. These are smaller, standing less than 13 inches high. Personality-wise, however, they’re the same as larger Beagles.
5. They Come in Many Colors
Like other dog breeds, Beagles come with different coats. The most common one is the tricolored Beagle – brown, black, and white. Another less common variety is lemon, a Beagle with white and light brown patches.
No matter what their colors, a Beagle puppy makes resistance futile. That’s why Beagles are pop culture icons in many pieces of media.
6. Beagles Enjoy Long Lives
Beagles usually live to be 12 to 15 years old. Many live past that with reasonable care, exercise, and environment. Living to 17 is quite possible. Any dog living longer becomes more prone to disease or bad health. Common health issues with older Beagles are hip problems and epilepsy.
Prone to obesity due to their appetites, owners must be careful what they feed their Beagles. Without a proper diet, a Beagle gains weight fast, and these dogs are prone to obesity.
7. Beagles Have Lots of Energy
Bred as hunting dogs, Beagles have lots of energy. They need daily exercise to burn that energy off. Beagles love being outside, to be able to sniff and nose around during long hikes or a romp through the neighborhood.
Beagles also love to play. Their stamina lets them keep up with child companions. If taking a Beagle for a walk, best to use a leash. As a hunting dogs, Beagles are known to catch a scent and dash off.
8. They’re Great for First-Time Dog Owners
When deciding on a dog, the information presented here will help you. Getting a pet is not an easy decision and a high-energy breed may not be best for first-time owners even though a Beagle puppy is hard to resist.
The pros of Beagles include their good nature, love of children, and fearlessness. However, the cons are hard to train, bark a lot due to their hunting heritage, and eat. Beagles reward any family with love, great personalities, and a pet that loves group activities.
They want to be part of the family, from jumping around to patiently waiting for a child to drop that toy. But in the end, they are just great family pets.
