Beagle dog
Medium breed active energy Short coat Hound Group ๐ŸŒ United Kingdom ๐Ÿ† #6 most popular

Beagle

Friendly, Curious, Merry

There are two Beagle varieties: those standing under 13 inches at the shoulder, and those between 13 and 15 inches. Both varieties are sturdy, solid, and โ€œbig for their inches,โ€ as dog folks say. They come in such pleasing colors as lemon, red and white, and tricolor. The Beagleโ€™โ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 13โ€“30 lbs (5.9โ€“13.61 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 13โ€“15" ๐ŸŽ‚ 10โ€“15 yr lifespan ๐Ÿง  Intelligence #73 (Lowest)

Beagle Characteristics

Energy

80%

Shedding

60%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

60%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

Short coat

2-3 Times a Week Brushing

Breed Data

๐Ÿง 
#73
Intelligence
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1.2yr
Avg lifespan
๐Ÿ’ฐ
$19K
Lifetime cost
๐Ÿ–
$324/yr
Annual food
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
Great
With kids
๐Ÿฉบ
1
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: heart problems

Expert Picks for Beagles

โญ Top Pick Taste of the Wild High Prairie

dog food

Taste of the Wild High Prairie

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

Best value grain-free option โ€” great for active dogsโ€ฆ

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

toys

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ€” nothing else comes closeโ€ฆ

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

beds

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best cooling bed โ€” essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

training

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

grooming

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

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Best probiotic coat spray โ€” supports skin microbiome health between baโ€ฆ

Beagle Care Tips

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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.

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Seasonal shedder โ€” daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.

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Brush 2-3ร— weekly to maintain coat condition and reduce shedding around the home.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 6 โ€” Scent Hounds and Related Breeds

Section

Lopende honden

Status

recognized