Beagle
Puppy
Fully Grown
Beagles are very social companions - they have a great sense of humour, love kids and make perfect family dogs, especially for the active family.
They love a large pack and will use any opportunity to join in with the kids' play. Their excellent sense of smell might cause them to wander away at the park and they will eat anything that comes into sight. But no matter what trouble they get into, those sad eyes and cute face will make you forgive them for anything!
Beagles are happiest if they get a couple of walks a day and when not left home alone for too long. They love to cuddle and to snuggle up on their beds inside the house at night. They also enjoy having a job, like playing with the kids or 'protecting' them. Without an activity, they are likely to get bored and may become destructive.
Health issues are low but Beagles are prone to eye and ear infections.
| Weight: | 8-14 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 12-15 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | Below average |
| Trainability: | High |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Beagle from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Beagle to adopt:
To help your rescued Beagle to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Beagle from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
