What are the strengths of a beagle dog?

Answer 1

Many people choose a pet based on its appearance without considering other aspects of the breed. Perhaps they think that their beagle will be like Snoopy, the loveable cartoon hound created by Charles Schultz. Indeed, the beagle has much to recommend it, including a very appealing face, with large, soulful eyes and cute floppy ears. It is also fairly small and requires no special maintenance or extensive grooming. In addition, beagles are generally friendly, good-tempered dogs that get on well with children, adults and other dogs. All these factors make the beagle one of the most popular pets in the United States.

However, in order to assess how a dog will function as a housepet, one must look to its background and find out why the breed was developed in the first place. Beagles are hunting hounds; they are very focused on tracking down and killing small game, such as rabbits. Their amazing sense of smell often gets them into trouble, as they race off after a scent and become lost, or worse yet, run into traffic while pursuing their prey. Hunters usually keep them in kennels, not in a house, for the dogs' own safety. Even so, beagles are clever escape artists and driven hunters; nothing short of actual restraint can keep them from their pursuit of game.

Because of their passion for hunting, beagles often don't make very good household pets. They are hard to housebreak, and on a walk will pull at the leash with excessive force, often gagging themselves. If you also have a pet cat, it could be in danger from your beagle, as the dog will invariably chase any animal that is smaller than itself. This breed is also very noisy, barking and howling with apparently little provocation, often at night. Beagles are also well-known for their huge appetites, and often get into trouble by overeating, or by consuming poisons, such as chocolate, or inedible items, such as socks.

As cute and companionable as they are, beagles are probably not a good choice for a first-time pet owner.

Answer 2

Beagles are cuddly, affectionate, and loyal dogs. They will attempt to mooch from tables, and must be walked on a leash.

Answer 3

Whatever your opinion is.