Beagle
A scent hound with a loud voice, a strong nose, and a tendency to gain weight. The weight, exercise, and yearly cost figures below are ranges for a typical healthy adult. A licensed veterinarian who has examined your animal still has to confirm the plan.
Researched & Compiled by the PetAuthority Editorial Team
Clinical Data Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center & Merck Veterinary Manual
These pages describe clinical possibilities and a Green, Yellow, or Red triage path. They do not diagnose an individual animal or replace an examination by a licensed veterinarian. Read the editorial standards.
Quick facts
| Weight | 20–30 lb (9.1–13.6 kg) |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Grooming | 2 of 5 |
| Energy | 4 of 5 |
| Apartment | Better with more space |
Which kennel clubs recognize this breed?
The American Kennel Club in the United States, The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom, and the Australian National Kennel Council publish a conformation standard for this breed. Those standards describe appearance and typical temperament. They do not predict an individual dog's health, and a veterinarian still has to examine your dog.
Daily calorie and portion estimation
A typical adult Beagle starts near 670 kcal/day, with about 60 minutes of steady daily activity. Enter the current weight in pounds (kilograms) in the calculator, because a lean animal and an overweight animal do not share the same portion.
Beagles forage. Secure bins and measure food; a lean Beagle has fewer back and joint problems later; measure meals in ounces (grams), and keep treats near ten percent of the daily calorie target. Ask a veterinarian before you add supplements or switch to a homemade recipe.
Calculate Beagle's Custom Food Portions →Common health predispositions
Ear infections
CommonWatch for: Head shaking or dark debris in the long earCheck this sign in symptom triageObesity
CommonWatch for: A thick neck and ribs you cannot feelCheck this sign in symptom triageHypothyroidism
CommonWatch for: Weight gain and a dull coat despite a measured dietCheck this sign in symptom triageIntervertebral disc disease
UrgentWatch for: Back pain, trembling, or weak hind legsCheck this sign in symptom triage
What should Beagle owners ask first?
Owners most often ask about housing, grooming, and which signs cannot wait. The answers below are educational ranges for a typical Beagle, including weight in pounds (kilograms) and yearly costs in dollars and pounds. They do not diagnose the animal you live with.
Will a Beagle settle in an apartment?
They can be physically small enough, but the bay carries. Most do better with a house, a routine, and a long daily sniff walk. These points are educational ranges, and a veterinarian who has examined your animal still has to confirm them.
Why does my Beagle ignore recall outdoors?
The nose overrides the cue when a trail is fresh. Use a long line near roads; this is scent-hound behavior, not stubbornness you can punish away. These points are educational ranges, and a veterinarian who has examined your animal still has to confirm them.