Beagle

If you are buying a Beagle puppy you should make sure that your breeder has tested the parents and puppy for potential congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. illnesses.

These are the most common inherited illnesses in Beagles.  Beagles can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent.  If you are thinking of breeding beagles, please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring. 

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A beagle with too many balls!

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If you are interested in getting a beagle we highly recommend considering rescues.  Beagles because of their good nature tend to fall into the hands of animal testers or are abandoned by hunters once they are no longer useful.  Beagles are highly resilient and can bounce back and become a wonderful member of your family regardless of what their past was.

Regional

Group: Hound Group
Recognitions: AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR, CKC, FCI
Pure breed or mix: Pure breed
Size: Beagles come in two different size standards a 13" (13-15 inches and 17-20 lbs) and a 15" (15-16 inches and 20-25 lbs)