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Female purebred beagle of the tricolor variety

Beagles are excellent with children and this is one of the reasons they have become popular family pets, but they are pack animals, and can be prone to separation anxiety.

Not all Beagles will howl, but most will bark when confronted with strange situations, and some will bay (also referred to as speaking, giving tongue, or opening) when they catch the scent of potential quarry.

They also generally get along well with other dogs. They are not demanding with regard to exercise, their inbred stamina means they do not easily tire when exercised, but they also do not need to be worked to exhaustion before they will rest, though regular exercise helps ward off the weight gain to which the breed is prone.

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Beagle Facts

Name: The name of the domestic breed...	Beagle Dog
Origin: The area where the animal first came from...	Great Britain
Average Size: The average length (L) or height (H) of the animal...	38cm (15in)
Average Weight: The average measurement of how heavy the animal is...	14kg (30lbs)
Average Life Span: The average time the animal lives for...	15 years
Group: The domestic group such as cat or dog...	Hound

Colour: The colour of the animal's coat or markings...	Tan, White, Red, Brown , Black
Average Litter Size: The average number of babies born at once...	7
Temperament: The way the animal thinks, behaves or reacts...	Gentle and intelligent but stubborn
Training: The level of house-training needed for the animal...	Should be trained in obedience from an early age due to their stubborn nature