The beagle is not a yappy, barky dog and for this reason, they are considered a quiet breed. Most adult dogs will bark or growl at the appearance of stranger in their territory or if left alone for long periods of time, but are more likely to play with the stranger, than attack or continue barking. Due largely in part to their hunting genes, the beagle has an infamous howl, which can be triggered by loud noises, other animals and boredom. Because they were originally bred as a pack animal, beagles get along well with other animals and are seldom aggressive. Keep a beagle occupied and stimulated, and he makes an excellent, faithful pet that happily interacts with the entire family.
Beagles require a generous amount of regular exercise including both walking and running.
Ears should be checked regularly for signs of infection or wax build up. Drying and cleaning solutions work well to curb this problem. Other inherited eye disorders include Glaucoma, Cataracts, Retinal Dysplasia and Progressive Retinal Atrophy. Easily bored, you'll want to make sure to stimulate this dog's brain and body on a daily basis. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site.