Known for their vast intelligence and quick thinking, the beagle is considered far superior to some of the larger hunting breeds. It's rare for the beagle to show aggression or timidness. Beagles are intelligent, quick dogs, but bore easily. Known for being intuitive problem solvers, it can be difficult to keep a beagle's attention. For this reason, the beagle can be bit more challenging to train than other breeds, and has a difficult time filling his time when left alone for extended periods.
Beagles do tend to play with their mouths and chew on things, though they almost never bite.
The beagle uses its mouth to grab things. It is never done in anger or fear. Despite the short coat, beagles do shed, though not in great amounts. The beagle sheds its winter coat during early spring months. To help loosen and remove dead hair from the coat, it's recommended that the beagle be brushed weekly with a medium bristled brush or hound glove.