Playful and friendly beagle dogs are very popular among breeders. Dogs belong to beagle breeds, although their size is rather tiny. Beagle puppies as early as 4 months acquire the features of an adult dog and begin to be actively interested in the outside world.
Appearance
Beagles belong to the ancient English breeds. Historical information about the appearance of miniature hunting dogs is very small. Modern beagles are active pets with short thick hair and hanging ears. They have an excellent sense of smell and instantly memorize various teams. The distinctive features of the breed include:
- muscular strong body;
- short dense coat;
- neat head (face should not be pointed);
- expressive eyes (brown);
- strong tail of medium length;
- strong limbs;
- ringing voice, long barking.
Coloring wool bigley looks very impressive. It corresponds to the color of the hounds, so the tip of the tail of dogs is painted white. The most common color of this breed is tricolor. White, red and black areas decorate the body of the dog. There are variations of this color. For example, shiny (many bright colors) and scooped (fur on the back of an animal is mostly dark in color). An adult dog weighs about 20 kg, and its height reaches 40 cm.
Bigley grow fast enough. Already by 4 months of life, the dog begins to appear indicators of the future exterior.
What does a puppy look like?
Beagle kids are born helpless and blind. Up to 3 months, they slowly adapt to the outside world and gradually leave the maternal care. The four-month pet begins to actively explore the home of the owner and contact with the household. During this period, the dogs grow up: the puppy acquires the features of its parents, and the wool gains a rich shade.
Its height reaches 40 cm, and weight varies from 7 to 9 kg. Boys just bigger girls. At the age of 3-4 months, a puppy is replaced by primary teeth. This process ends by half a year.
Feeding
The first supplement for puppies of this breed is food adapted to the immature digestive system. The menu consists of:
- raw lean meat;
- rice, buckwheat cereals;
- low-fat cottage cheese and kefir;
- fresh water.
From 4 months the diet of a small pet becomes more diverse. Puppies begin to give meat entrails. From vegetable food, cereals (buckwheat, rice and rolled oats) and greens should be present in the beagle menu. The grown-up pet is allowed to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Also for him fermented milk products (kefir, yogurt, ryazhenka and unleavened cheese) are useful.
As for industrial feed, high quality premium products are suitable for beagles. They are enriched with vitamin complexes and are well absorbed.
Puppies feed (4-6 months) 3 times a day.
Maintenance and care
Representatives of this breed in the "tender" age look like plush toys. Kids are very inquisitive and prefer active games. However, as true English lords, Bigley have a wayward character. Already from 4-5 months puppies show stubbornness. In this case The owner must be patient and calm. The baby should not be constantly punished and the more to use physical force in relation to him.
The process of education should be consistent and methodical.
With the right approach, the puppy beagle grows up a cheerful and friendly dog. Pet faithfully serves the owner and loves to play with small households. Despite the miniature growth, bigley lead an active lifestyle and are suitable for athletes. They are ready to run for hours and jump in the fresh air without a hint of fatigue.
As for the "relationship" with other pets, the English dogs show aggression only to small animals (hamsters, chinchillas and ornamental rabbits). They, too, are not always friendly towards cats, since they possess hunters instincts. Individuals of the female breed of this breed are docile and easy to train. Males are more stubborn and capricious. Their upbringing must be practiced from the first days of appearance in the house.
The owner must take into account that beagle, first of all, refers to the hound breeds. In this regard, the pet requires long walks. The dog must "leave" all his energy outside the apartment. In addition, miniature animals have a good appetite and are prone to obesity.
Exercise for bigley vital, otherwise the health of the pet will be in danger.
Naturally, like other dogs, beagles need grooming. Dog combed stiff brush 1-2 times a week. Bathe the pet as it becomes contaminated using special shampoos, including dry. For this breed they are especially relevant. Another important point for the beagle is the hygiene of the ears and eyes. To clean the ears suitable cotton swabs, moistened in a special solution.
Eyes are a problem zone bigley. When the discharge occurs, the owner must immediately show the pet to the veterinarian.
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