Beagle
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Beagle

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10 reviews
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The Beagle is one of the most recognisable dogs in the world — a sturdy, compact hound with an expression of perpetual curiosity. Originally bred for pack hunting by scent, Beagles are cheerful, energetic, and love company. Their moderate size, friendly nature, and relatively low maintenance make them a popular family choice, though their powerful nose and hound instincts require consistent management.

Pros

  • Happy, friendly, and wonderful with children
  • Moderate exercise needs — manageable for most families
  • Social with other dogs — thrives in multi-dog households
  • Hardy and generally healthy breed
  • Compact size, adaptable to various living situations

Cons

  • Extremely scent-driven — recall can be unreliable near interesting smells
  • Prone to howling and baying, particularly when bored or left alone
  • Stubborn and can be difficult to train using conventional methods
  • Needs secure fencing — will follow a scent regardless of danger

Reviews 10

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Dave
· Nov 13, 2024
5/5

Beagle: After 1 years, still the best dog breed for families

Our Beagle has been part of our family for 1 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much he has enriched our lives. low grooming needs — and with two young kids, that means everything. sturdy and healthy. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Beagle's temperament. …

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Hannah
· Aug 24, 2022
5/5

Beagle: After 5 years, still the best dog breed for families

Our Beagle has been part of our family for 5 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much she has enriched our lives. happy temperament — and with two young kids, that means everything. great scent hound. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Beagle's temperament. S…

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Sarah
· Aug 26, 2024
5/5

Best decision of my life — the Beagle is truly an incredible dog

I've had my Beagle for 4 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without she. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Beagle was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. sturdy and healthy — that alone would be enough, but there's so much more. lo…

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Chris
· Aug 27, 2022
5/5

Best decision of my life — the Beagle is truly an incredible dog

I've had my Beagle for 1 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without he. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Beagle was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. sturdy and healthy — that alone would be enough, but there's so much more. low…

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Laura
· May 05, 2024
5/5

Best decision of my life — the Beagle is truly an incredible dog

I've had my Beagle for 3 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without she. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Beagle was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. sturdy and healthy — that alone would be enough, but there's so much more. lo…

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Sophy
· Mar 29, 2023
4/5

Great Beagle experience — just go in with realistic expectations

My Beagle Milo is 1 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: great scent hound. I particularly love that low grooming needs. My one knock is that can be escape artists. I underestimated this when I first got she. Also, food motivated to excess is somet…

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Maria
· Sep 17, 2022
5/5

Best decision of my life — the Beagle is truly an incredible dog

I've had my Beagle for 5 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without she. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Beagle was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. good with kids — that alone would be enough, but there's so much more. sturdy…

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