are beagles a good dog for london?

Question

i was thinking of getting one but i don t know much about them thanks

Answer 1

search up about beagles in your library if you don't trust what i searched up on them:

The popular Beagle is a small, pack oriented hunting hound. Although its natural instinct is to hunt, it is highly adaptable and adjusts happily to a suburban backyard, as long as it has regular exercise to keep it fit while providing it with a change of scene and scent, and company - either human or another Beagle.
Friendly, playful and eager to please, the Beagle can be willful. Possessed of great stamina, determination and a definite mind of its own, this picturesque and personality-plus little hound has a tendency to roam. Beagles require a well fenced yard and firm, patient handling.

The Beagle is lively, active and extremely intelligent, making a devoted friend and companion. Hardy and resilient, it can be happily kept as either a house or a kennel dog. Beagles have a short, dense, weatherproof coat which comes in many attractive colorings, and requires very little grooming. Beagles tend to keep themselves extremely clean.Good-natured and steady in temperament, the Beagle has an engaging demeanor which endears it to children and adults alike. A handy size for almost all households, with a handsome appearance and musical voice, the Beagle has something to offer just about everyone. The Beagle breed is so old that its ancestry is lost in time. Many Beagle enthusiasts hold different ideas about the history of the breed, but most agree that it is probably one of the oldest Hounds. Packs of these dogs may have existed across Britain before Roman times, when they worked as hunters and trackers. They are certainly one of the progenitors of Foxhounds, and perhaps, many other Hounds as well. The breed name probably derived from the French word "begueule" meaning gape throat, and refers to the tonguing (type of barking) made by a pack on the hunt. The modern breed evolved in the United States to have a larger body and balanced appearance. Eligible in field trials, gundog bench shows, and conformation shows, Beagles compete in one of two different height classes: the Beagles that are 13 inch and under compete in the 13" class and the Beagles that are over 13 inches but not more than 15 inches tall compete in the 15" class. Beagles that are over 15" tall are eligible for registration, but they can not compete in field trials or bench shows in the United States. Beagles are measured across the top of the front shoulders when they are standing correctly (no arching upward of the back or no crouching down on the front legs). They still actively participate in hunting sports, as individuals, braces (two dogs), and packs (3 -70 dogs). As pets, they require plenty of space, social contact and physical activity. Beagles have long been reliable, loyal, and trusted companions. Beagles that are bred with disposition, conformation, and tracking abilities as equally important qualities make the perfect multi-purpose hound. Beagles can be kept as a family pet in the house, kennel, or backyard while also being used as a hunting hound for rabbits, hares or other types of game; entered into gundog Beagle field trials; competed for conformation qualities at gundog bench shows; and even do extremely well in tracking, agility, and obedience competitions.

Answer 2

As long as you don't let it get bored & it gets LOTS of execise ,good trainng it will be fine.[Can be said for any dog]
The can be very interesting when you get home to find the bin ripped apart,the fridge open & contents eaten. they are the canine dustbins of the world.
They are good with kids
Had beagles for 20 yrs there is never a dull moment. I would not have another breed,they have all been loyal friends.
I am about to loose my 16 yr old dog any day & it will be a very sad day when he leaves us.
But my b..ch will just have to get another playmate to torment.
They can be better behaved if you have 2 of them to keep each other company if you are out during the day.
They do shed hair so get a good hoover.
Love to roll in smelly stuff from foxes,horse pooh etc etc but they are a hound so it is to cover their own scent.
Look at any beagle web site or consider a trip to Crufts its next week I think to see the dogs& speak to their owners.
Forgot to say they are brilliant escapers so a secure garden is a must & get it microchipped cos at some point it will go walk about.

Answer 3

Why not go to Crufts next week and talk to people that own the breed. Hound day (which beagles are) is Saturday 10th march, but there is a discover dogs section on throughout the whole show (Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th) where every breed recognised by the kennel club will be represented where you can ask questions and see the dogs

Its on at the NEC in Birmingham

Answer 4

Beagles are typically very friendly and sweet dogs and make great family pets.
However they have some difficult traits including the tendancy to run off (they were bred for hunting in crazy packs not for obedience!) and the need for a lot of exercise.
When you live in a city it is hard work owning a lively breed like a Beagle unless you have a decent size garden (at least 50ft) and live within 5 mins walk of a large park and is safe and enclosed for a naughty dog to run off in!
I'm not saying that you won't be able to train your dog - its just best to make things as easy for yourself as possible when owning a dog is such a big committment!

Answer 5

Beagles are lovely dogs, they are hunting dogs and if they get on to a good scent will follow it for miles! If you live near somewhere like Wimbledon common and can walk it a lot, at least 2 really good walks a day then perhaps some other breed would be better for you.

Answer 6

An amazing breed, but notoriously stubbourn.
Beagles do need regular exercise and companionship.
As long as your beagle is exercised well and given plenty of attention, there is no reason why a beagle would not be a good choice.
There gorgeous too!!

Answer 7

Beagles are a great breed but really need company & stimulation more than alot of breads-If they are left to long they will bark & howl & they do tend to be quite distructive-even if you are just in another part of the house they might find something to chew up.Have you thought of getting a whippet-about the same size but mush more layed back.

Answer 8

They bark QUITE alot. They seem to be stubborn. They are very friendly. Over here in the States I have a neighbor with one and it howls all night. They are very good around kids. But in a large city like London, it might be hard to meet the Beagle's exercise requirements.
Pros = Friendly, loyal, good with kids.
Cons = Hyper, loud.

Answer 9

They can be noisy and stubborn but they are a compact size for most modern houses and apartments.

They need a lot of exercise so you should live near a big park.

Answer 10

my sistre has a beagle and she is a lot of work bless her , they bark alot and are into everything due to their very high sense of smell but they have a lovely temperment ! i would say they need a lot of space to be able to run arond in to help tire them out !