Medium Hound Group

Beagle

Also called English Beagle

Great with kids
Loves other dogs
Barks a lot

The Beagle is a small to medium-sized dog breed that was originally bred for hunting. They are known for their cheerful dispositions and keen sense of smell.

Weight: 20–31 lb (9–14 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 13–15 in (33–38 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: United Kingdom, England

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Great with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks often
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Very little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Curious Determined Excitable Friendly Gentle Merry

Coat colours

Black and tan, chocolate tri, lemon and white, red and white, tricolor and white and tan

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)