TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 2
  • Chapter One: Understanding Beagles 9
  • Facts about Beagles 10
  • Summary of Beagle Facts 13
  • Beagle Breed History 15
  • Types of Beagles 18
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Beagle 21
  • Do You Need a License? 22
  • How Many Beagles Should You Keep? 23
  • Do Beagles Get Along with Other Pets? 24
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Beagle? 25
  • Initial Costs 25
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Beagles? 27
  • Pros for Beagles 27
  • Cons for the Beagles 28
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Beagle 29
  • Where Can You Buy Beagles? 29
  • Adopting from a Rescue 30
  • United States Rescues: 30
  • United Kingdom Rescues: 31
  • Australia Rescues 31
  • How to Choose a Reputable Beagle Breeder 32
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Beagle Puppy 33
  • Beagle-Proofing Your Home 34
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Beagle 39
  • Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Beagles 40
  • Exercise Requirements for Beagles 41
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Beagle’s Nutritional Needs 45
  • The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 46
  • Proteins 46
  • Carbohydrates 47
  • Fats 47
  • Vitamins and Minerals 47
  • How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 48
  • Understanding RER 49
  • Tips for Feeding Your Beagle 51
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 52
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Beagle 55
  • Socializing Your New Beagle Puppy 56
  • Crate Training – Housebreaking Your Puppy 58
  • Starting out your Beagle with a good Fetching Game 60
  • Positive Reinforcement and Rewards for Obedience 61
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Beagle 63
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 64
  • Tips for Bathing and Grooming Beagles 65
  • Other Grooming Tasks 66
  • Cleaning Your Beagle’s Ears 66
  • Trimming Your Beagle’s Nails 68
  • Brushing Your Beagle’s Teeth 69
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Beagle 71
  • Basic Dog Breeding Information 72
  • Breeding Tips and Raising Puppies 76
  • Chapter Nine: Showing Your Beagle 79
  • Beagle Breed Standard 80
  • Preparing Your Beagle for Show 81
  • Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Beagle Healthy 85
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Beagles 86
  • Epilepsy 86
  • Hypothyroidism 88
  • Chondrodystrophy or Dwarfism 89
  • Hip Dysplasia 91
  • Cherry Eye 92
  • Allergies 93
  • Obesity 94
  • Musladin-Lueke Syndrome (MLS) 96
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 97
  • Beagle Care Sheet 101
  • 1.) Basic Beagle Information 101
  • 2.) Habitat Requirements 104
  • 3.) Nutritional Needs 104
  • 4.) Breeding Information 106
  • Index 109
  • Photo Credits 117
  • References 119

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