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Beagle

The smallest of British pack hounds, Beagles are fun-loving, active dogs that love to be kept busy.

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At a glance

Up to 1 hour of exercise a day

Life expectancy of 12+ years

Medium, between 9kg and 14kg

Alert, loving, intelligent

Silhouette of a Beagle dog showing they can be between 33 and 40cm tall

Up to 1 hour of exercise a day

Life expectancy of 12+ years

Medium, between 9kg and 14kg

Alert, loving, intelligent

Silhouette of a Beagle dog showing they can be between 33 and 40cm tall

Beagle – the cheerful, affectionate dog

Originally bred as hunters, Beagles would spend their days working, mainly following scents. With a big heart to match their big ears, they are agile and intelligent companions who make great family dogs, and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Buying or rehoming a Beagle

Getting a new dog, whether you buy or adopt, is a huge commitment and there’s lots of preparation you need to do to be ready. Some things to consider are:

  • Prepping your home
  • Figuring out what to feed them, and buying the food
  • Buying the essentials, such as leads and collars
  • Prepping your family, especially any young children
  • Securing your garden
  • Understanding grooming routines and techniques
  • Knowing how much exercise they’ll need
  • Considering pet insurance

Fun fact

Queen Elizabeth I owned a pack of miniature Beagles small enough to be carried in a horse saddle pack.

Top 5 health conditions in Beagles

We’ve put together the most common claimed for conditions for Beagles, based on MORE THAN pet insurance customer claims

Condition
Number of claims
Average paid out
74
£613
68
£967
66
£123
51
£906
46
£1,270
Condition
Number of claims
74
Average paid out
£613
Condition
68
Average paid out
£967
Condition
66
Average paid out
£123
Condition
51
Average paid out
£906
Condition
46
Average paid out
£1,270
Based on MORE THAN data 1 January 2021 to 1 March 2023. Average cost paid out includes excess.

Common health issues and problems in Beagles

Beagles are overall considered a healthy breed, with a usual lifespan of over 12 years.

Some health conditions in Beagles can be down to their genetic history, and commonalities within the breed.

Click on the hotspots to find out more about the most common health issues affecting Beagles, as provided by our in-house vet team (October 2022).

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Epilepsy
Hypo- thyroidism
IVDD
Cherry eye
Luke Mallion, our in house vet, seated.
A green Quote, speech mark.
"Beagles were originally bred as hunters, so they love to have their brain kept busy. As well as physical exercise, be sure to keep your Beagle busy and entertained with scent detection-based games and agility."
Luke Mangion, MORE THAN Vet

Are you looking for insurance for your Beagle?

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Beagle lying on sofa
Beagle standing in Autumn leaves
Beagle lying on sofa
Beagle standing in Autumn leaves
Beagle being held by woman in green jumper

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