If you would like to have a great family dog, you have many breeds to choose from. One of these breeds is a beagle. If you look at pictures of beagle puppies, you will fall in love with their cute little faces. Besides being cute, however, you will quickly find that a beagle makes the perfect family pet. Below is some information about beagles so you can decide if this would be the right choice for you and your family.
Great with Children
Beagles are the perfect dog to have if you have children. This is because they are not so large as to cause a child to fall down. Beagles are very playful and also gentle with small children. Children would be great also as the would give the beagle a bunch of exercise.
Beagles are also not territorial or defensive. This means this dog will work well even if you have more than one child. You would not have to worry about the dog being defensive after one child compared to the others. Beagles also love to sleep next to people, so if you don't mind, the beagle will sleep with your kids.
Needs Exercise
Even though beagles are great for families, they need to have a lot of exercise. If not, the beagle may get destructive in your house as this will lead to a lot of boredom. To get exercise, you should walk your dog on a daily basis. If you have a large backyard, this would be a great place to let the dog run and get rid of the extra energy they have.
There are also dog parks in many areas that would be great for your beagle. This may work out great as beagles generally get along with other dogs. There are things you can purchase that will help with exercise. For example, there is a pole that you stick into the ground. A bungee type cord is attached to the top of the pole and a ball is tied to the end of the bungee cord. You will grab the ball and throw it so it will swing around the pole. Your beagle will then chase the ball.
If you decide to purchase a new beagle puppy, set them up with a veterinarian appointment as soon as you can. This is because your puppy will need immunizations, especially during their first year. The veterinarian can also help you choose the best type of food for your puppy to keep them healthy.