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SnapShot : Beagle (aka Snoopy)
Group/ Classification
Sporting, Hound
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Coat
Short
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Color
white with black markings, white and tan
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Size
Small
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Height
13"-16"
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Weight
18-30 lbs
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Average Lifespan
12-15 yrs
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Country of Origin
Great Britain
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Recognized By
AKC, CKC, FCI, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
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General Nature/Observations
Family Friendly, Active, Highly adaptable, requires persistent training
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Detailed Info :
Health Concerns / Precautions / Predilictions
Cataract
Entropion(droopy eyelids)
Glaucoma
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cherry Eye
Deformed Eye Tunic(Ectasia)
Cleft Palate or Lip
Intervertebral Disease
Atopic Dermatitis(Allergic Dermatitis)
Epilepsy
Temperament /Training Tips
Beagles have proved to be highly adaptable and resilient by nature. Packs have been used to hunt a wide variety of game, accompanied in horseback or by foot. They require daily exercise if kept as pets. Persistent training is required. If not properly trained and given enough exercise it can developed seperation anxiety, destructive behavior, obsessive barking.
Grooming Requirements
Requires very lttle grooming. Once a week brushing should suffice. Bath evry couple of months.
Breed History
The exact origin of the beagle is cloudy at best, although it has been around for 500 years. They were widely developed in Britain. Unfortunately, because of their size and temperament they are often used for experimentation.
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