Body:    The Beagle has a squarish body with sloping shoulders;firm muscles; high set pendant ears; a moderately long, wide, domed skull that is slightly rounded at the back; an angular muzzle; a straight nose bridge; a black nose with big nostrils; and a high-set tail that is carried gaily with a bit of a curve, but not curled forward. The dense, short coat of the Beagle is smooth and glossy. It's coat is white and tan with black (other hound colors are permissible).

    Character: The Beagle is loving and gentle. This responsible dog is also a good guard dog. Beagles love to explore and often wander off, so a ID tag would be a good idea.

    Care: The beagle should be massaged from head to tail once and awhile, other than that no special coat care is needed. When bathed, a mild shampoo should be used on it's coat.

    Exercise: When this dog is going to be exercised it should take place on a lead or in a large fenced area to keep the pup from wandering off.

    Training: The Beagle may bark excessively if left alone. Training can prevent this though. Beagles used as hunters should be trained in a higher tone. Since the Beagles love to explore and wander off, a collar and ID tag is appropriate.

    Puppies: The average pups per litter is 5-7. Seventeen pups were recorded once but is very unlikely to happen again. Mating Beagles of different sizes can make delivery very hard.