Your Complete Beagle Dog Breed Information Guide
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a serious hereditary eye disease. As the disease progresses, a degeneration of the retinal cells occurs and leaves the Beagle unable to see stationary objects. PRA in Beagles will usually cause vision impairment by around age five, this is when dilated pupils and night blindness are first noticed. All Beagle [...]
In order for a Beagle to earn an Championship title in the AKC Field Trials, he must have won a total of three first places and acquired 120 points total in classes that contained at least six starters. A Beagle will be assigned as a Dual Champion (DC) if he also earns a conformation title [...]
The AKC Beagle Field Trials are events which are held by member clubs under the rules of the AKC. AKC-licensed judges perform the judging and strive for uniformity in everything that takes place within these events, whether it has to do with entry forms, ribbon colors, or even the judges’ decisions. The member club’s Field [...]
The goal of the following trick is to get your Beagle to lie down on the floor once you give him the “Down” command. He will stay in the upright down position, ready for the next move. While your Beagle is standing, in an underhand position hold a tasty treat to his nose. Next you’ll [...]
The clinical syndrome known as hyperthyroidism is caused when functional thyroid tumors secrete excess thyroid hormone into the Beagle’s blood. The clinical signs of hyperthyroidism include weight loss, an increase in thirst and urination, an increase in appetite, aggressive behavior and hyperactivity. The thyroid tumors responsible for causing hyperthyroidism may be either small benign masses [...]
An adult Beagle who is regularly exercised may not need much in the nail care department. Beagle puppies on the other hand, should have their nails trimmed on a regular basis as their nails tend to grow at a more rapid pace. Regular nail inspection however, should be made a part of a Beagle’s routine [...]
Agility Training promotes conditioning, the focus of Beagles on their handlers, and a wonderful companionship between competitors and their dogs. It is a sport that requires no structured training and can be rather appealing to not only bored Beagles, but to their bored owners as well. The contestants in an Agility Trial are allowed to [...]
Your Beagle’s crate will keep him safe from children, visiting dogs, or friends who are allergic. His crate should never be used as a form of punishment, it is to serve as a den or a place of refuge. Crate training will make housebreaking easier and make your Beagle more welcome in a friend or [...]
