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The How-to-Guide to Beagle Grooming

by: MichelleAdams
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The beagle dog breed dates back historically to 19th century England. The breed was registered with the American Kennel Club in the 1880s. It is thought that beagles are derived from inter-breeding of several kinds of harrier and other hunting dogs. Beagles have gained popularity not only for the skill on the hunt but also for their sociable temperament.

These sturdy dogs have an independent spirit yet they are pack animals too. This makes beagles excellent family pets since they view their human family members as part of their pack. Beagles have an excellent sense of smell and a natural affinity for the chase.

Physically, beagles are attractive, small to medium sized dogs with a solid body construction. They are known for their brown eyes and characteristically sad expression. Their coats come in a variety of color patterns. Many are tri-colored in shades of black/white/orange or black/white/yellow. Grooming your beagle is made easy because of their short, sleek fur.

If you choose to groom your beagle at home there are several areas specific to the beagle that require special attention. The ears, feet, and eyes along with the coat need consistent grooming. Because the beagle has long, pendulous ears, water and bacteria may become trapped inside and infection may develop. Because ears are prone to infection, it is necessary to keep them clean to maintain your beagle's health.

If you choose grooming your beagle at home, be aware of the several areas specific to the beagle that require special attention. The ears, feet, and eyes along with the coat need consistent grooming. The ears are prone to infection and it is necessary to keep them clean to maintain your beagle's health. The nails may require more or less trimming depending on your dog's activity level. If nails are not trimmed, they may become very infected and painful for your beagle to walk on. Beagles have longer eyelashes than other dogs and it is also important to make sure eyelashes do not become ingrown.

Whether you groom your beagle at home or a professional pet groomer takes care of grooming your beagle, follow these guidelines to maintain your beagle's target areas of ears, nails, and eyes. Remember that to care for his coat, brush him at least once weekly. Beagles rarely need to be bathed but can be dry-shampooed occasionally.

The long, pendulum-shaped beagle ears can be prone to infection due to water or bacteria becoming trapped inside. It is important to check your beagle's ears at least once per week to ensure they are clean and free of infection. A good method is to wipe the ears whenever he is being brushed.

When grooming your beagle's nails, trim them with a quality nail clipper. There is no set frequency for when nails should be trimmed since length depends on your beagle's activity level. When you can hear your beagles' nails clicking on the floor it is probably a good time for trimming. Use high-quality nail clippers and take your time. If your beagle is hard to handle when using nail clippers you may want to have a professional groomer do the clipping.

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About the Author

Michelle Adams is a passionate lover of the Beagle and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Beagle. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Beagle Grooming .  

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