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Pocket
Beagle Puppies for Sale
Pocket Beagle
(Mini Beagle) (Olde English Pocket Beagle) (Miniature
Beagle)
Riley, the Pocket Beagle puppy at 4 months old
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Pronunciation |
Beagle |
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Description |
A hardy, sturdy squarely-built, small hound.
The
Pocket Beagle has a sleek, easy-care, short coat, which can come in any hound color,
for example, tri-color, black and tan, red and white, orange
and white, or lemon and white. The coat is close, hard and of medium length. The
Pocket Beagle looks like a small English Foxhound. The skull is broad and slightly
rounded, and the muzzle is straight and square. The feet are round and strong.
The black nose has full nostrils for scenting. The long, wide ears are pendant.
The brown or hazel eyes have a characteristic pleading expression. The tail is
carried gaily, but never curled over the back. Pocket Beagles have a distinct howl /
bay of a
bark when they are on the hunt. |
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Temperament |
The Pocket Beagle is a gentle, sweet, lively and curious
dog that just loves everyone! A happy little tail-wagger! Sociable, brave and
intelligent. Calm and loving. Excellent with children and generally good with
other dogs, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets, unless they are
socialized with cats and other household animals when they are young. Pocket
Beagles
have minds of their own. They are determined and watchful and require patient,
firm training. This breed doesn't like being left alone. Consider buying two if
you will be gone a lot. A Pocket Beagle has a loud baying cry that was a delight to
hunting horsemen, but can be disturbing to family and neighbors. Pocket Beagles have a
tendency to follow their own noses. They may take off on their own exploration
if let off their leash in an unfenced area. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 7-12 inches (18-30 cm.)
Weight: 7-15 pounds (3-7 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some lines can be prone to heart disease,
epilepsy, eye and back problems. Also prone to chondroplasia, aka dwarfism
(warped front legs, like a Basset's). |
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Living Conditions |
Pocket Beagles will do okay in an apartment if they get
plenty of chances to be outdoors. They are very active indoors and a small yard
will be sufficient. |
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Exercise |
Energetic and possessing great stamina, the
Pocket Beagle
needs plenty of exercise, which includes a daily
walk. A yard of reasonable size will take care
the rest of its requirements. Always use a
lead when walking this breed or you will be running the risk of it disappearing
in search of wild game. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years |
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Litter Size |
2 - 14 puppies - Average 7 |
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Grooming |
The Pocket Beagle's smooth short-haired coat is easy to
look after. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe with mild soap only when
necessary. Dry shampoo occasionally. Be sure to check the ears carefully
for signs of infection and keep the nails trimmed. This breed is an average
shedder. |
| Origin |
A smaller version of the
standard Beagle. The smaller Beagle
originated in England. Used as a hunting dog, it could travel under shrubs,
brush and bushes and were used to hunt small animals such as rabbits. The name
Old English Pocket Beagle originated because the hunters would carry the dogs in
their saddle bags. It is said these original small size Beagles have become
extinct, however they have been re-created and are now being bred once again. |
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Hound |
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Recognition |
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Riley, the Pocket Beagle puppy at 4 months old
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