The Beagle

The Breed 's History
 
Official Standard
This small hound has some remarkable characteristics. The young beagle develops a close relationship with its human family, and it's abe to show affection for those it loves. Despite its affection, the Beagle has a strong sense of independence, and lying in somebody's lap doesn't please him as much as games with balls, cloths or any other activity that allows it to spend all his energy. Eternally starving, it has a great facility to gain weight. Constant physical activity is the best solution to this problem.The odd ones out are the puppies with less than 4 or 5 months of age. Those ones are in a period of intense growth and development; therefore, they need many hours of sleep and nutritious feeding. During this period, the beagle gets easily tired with the games, and it won't appreciate any insistence to go on.The more the beagle grows up, the more "active" it becomes; it gets harder and harder to "turn it off".Never allow a
"leader", if there isn't any. If its smallest mistakes are unnoticed, it will take advantage of the situation, doing exactly what it wants and when wants. Don't be fobbed off with that innocent face. It must be severely and VERBALY reprehended. Another important point concerns the kids. Although the beagle is extremely dependent on a person with child habits (wether it's a child or adult), he must not be faced as a living toy, because he doesn't tollerate games that involve a certain level of brutality. All problems can be avoided with a wise adult presence. As a conclusion, another important characteristics of the beagle can be remarked. It's an extremely resistant and robust dog, which doesn't require special caution. Its short hair has not a strong smell and it doesn't make the atmosphere dirty.
Beagle to be disobedient, because the results can be catastrophic. It is worth to remind that the beagle is, originally, a dog of packs, used to living together with about fifty other dogs; and it will take the place of the