Beagles were developed to hunt in packs. They come in two sizes – up to fifteen inches high at the shoulder and up to thirteen inches high at the shoulder. Their coats may be any “true hound” color. Beagles are usually quite content to be a part of a human pack or family, giving love and affection to all members. Beagles also usually get along with other dogs, but not always with small house small pets such as rabbits, gerbils, or guinea pigs. As with many other hound breeds, they can be quite stubborn and they have a tendency to howl. True to their scenthound nature, once they pick up a scent they are off and running. A fenced in yard, as with all dogs, is a must! Beagles also have a propensity to over eat.

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Potential Health Problems*

• Actinic Keratosis
• Ataxia
• Autoimmune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
• Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia
• Cataracts
• Cerebellar Degeneration
• Cherry Eye
• Chinese Beagle Syndrome
• Congenital Deafness
• Corneal Dystrophy
• Cushing’s Disease
• Cutaneous Hemangioma
• Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Ear Infections
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Intervertebral Disk Disease
• Kidney Amyloidosis
• Lens Luxation
• Lymphosarcoma
• Lysosomal Storage Disease
• Mast Cell Tumors
• Microphthalmia
• Perianal Gland Adenomas
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Pulmonic Stenosis
• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (enzyme deficiency disorder)
• Sebaceous Gland Tumors
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Tetralogy of Fallot (heart condition)
• Thyroid Cancer
• Ventricular Septal Defect
• Von Willebrand’s Disease
• Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis

*Just because a condition is associated with a specific breed does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected. Likewise, a dog may be impacted by diseases and conditions not listed under his or her breed.