The cute, cuddly beagles were naturals since they are so friendly and have very powerful noses. Unlike some breeds that bond to one family member, the beagle bonds to everybody, especially children. However, just as with any other breed, beagles need to be properly socialized and shouldn't be left alone with young children. Beagles play very rambunctiously and can accidentally inflict injury on youngsters. They especially like to play with their mouths by grabbing at things and chewing.
Most accidents occur when beagles become overly excited and mistake a hand for a chew toy.
Beagles are relatively inexpensive to care for and require little maintenance since they are very clean animals and don't need frequent baths. The half-howl, usually reserved for the sighting of quarry, is certain to draw attention from neighbors at 6 a.m. It's no secret that beagles roam. They should be properly fenced when left alone or it's possible the dog will never see home again. Unfortunately, beagles are targets for thieves because they make such good hunters and pets, or they can be sold to research laboratories.