Playful and friendly beagle dogs are very popular among breeders. Dogs belong to the hounds, although their size is quite miniature. Beagle puppies at the age of 4 months acquire the features of an adult dog and begin to be actively interested in the outside world.
Appearance
Beagles belong to the ancient English breeds. There is very little historical information about the appearance of miniature hunting dogs. Modern beagles are active pets with short thick hair and hanging ears. They have an excellent scent and instantly remember various teams. The distinctive features of the breed include:
- muscular strong body;
- short dense coat;
- neat head (the muzzle should not be pointed);
- expressive eyes (brown);
- strong tail of medium length;
- strong limbs;
- voiced voice, prolonged barking.
The coloring of the beagles' wool looks very impressive. It corresponds to the color of the hounds, so the tip of the tail of the dogs is painted white. The most common color of this breed is tricolor. White, red and black patches adorn the body of the dog. There are variations of this color. For example, brilliant (a lot of light shades) and scooped (the fur on the back of the animal is mostly dark). An adult dog weighs about 20 kg, and its height reaches 40 cm.
Beagles grow fast enough. By the age of 4 months, the dog begins to show indicators of the future exterior.
What does a puppy look like?
Beagle babies are born helpless and blind. Up to 3 months, they slowly adapt to the outside world and gradually emerge from maternal care. A four-month-old pet begins to actively study the home of the owner and contact with households. During this period, the dog grows up: the puppy acquires the features of its parents, and the coat gains a rich shade.
His height reaches 40 cm, and weight varies from 7 to 9 kg. Beagle boys are larger than girls. At the age of 3-4 months, the puppy changes milk teeth to molars. This process ends by six months.
Feeding
The first lure for puppies of this breed is food adapted to an immature digestive system. The menu consists of:
- raw lean meat;
- rice, buckwheat cereals;
- fat-free cottage cheese and kefir;
- fresh water.
From 4 months, the diet of a small pet becomes more diverse. The puppy begins to give meat entrails. From vegetable write in the beagle menu should be present cereals (buckwheat, rice and hercules), as well as greens. A grown-up pet is allowed to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Sour milk products (kefir, yogurt, fermented baked milk and fresh cheese) are also useful for him.
As for industrial feeds, beagles are suitable for high-quality premium products. They are enriched with vitamin complexes and are perfectly absorbed.
Puppies feed (4-6 months) 3 times a day.
Maintenance and care
Representatives of this breed at "tender" age look like plush toys. Kids are very curious and prefer active games. However, as true English lords, the beagles are distinguished by their wayward character. Already from 4-5 months old puppies stubborn. In this case the owner needs to be patient and calm. The baby should not be constantly punished, much less use physical force against him.
The process of education should be consistent and methodical.
With a competent approach, a beagle puppy grows up as a cheerful and friendly dog. The pet faithfully serves the owner and loves to play with small households. Despite the miniature growth, the beagles lead an active lifestyle and are suitable for athletes. They are ready to run for hours and jump in the fresh air without a hint of fatigue.
As for the “relations” with other pets, English dogs show aggression only to small animals (hamsters, chinchillas and decorative rabbits). They are also not always friendly towards cats, as they possess the instincts of hunters. Females of this breed are accommodating and easily trained. Males are more stubborn and wayward. Their education must be dealt with from the first days of appearing in the house.
The owner must consider that the beagle, first of all, refers to the hounds. In this regard, the pet needs long walks. The dog needs to “leave” all its energy outside the apartment. In addition, miniature animals have a good appetite and are prone to obesity.
Exercise for the beagles is vital, otherwise the health of the pet will be in danger.
Naturally, like other dogs, beagles need grooming. The dog is combed out with a stiff brush 1-2 times a week. Bathe the pet as it gets dirty, using special shampoos, including dry ones. For this breed they are especially relevant. Another important point for the beagles is the hygiene of the ears and eyes. To clean the ears, cotton buds soaked in a special solution are suitable.
Eyes are the problem area of the beagles. When discharge appears, the owner must immediately show the pet to the veterinarian.
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