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
