The exact origin of the breed of dog known as the beagle is unknown but it is thought that this sturdy breed descended from a blend of various English hunting dogs. The breed was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1885. Since that time the beagle has gained popularity not just for its hunting ability, but also for its appeal as a family pet.

Beagles have attractive physical characteristics; they have short, sleek fur (which makes grooming your beagle an easy chore), a sturdy body structure, and brown eyes with a characteristically sad expression. Beagles come in various colors but are usually portrayed as tri-colored in shades of black/white/tan.

Grooming your beagle can include everything from brushing his fur to trimming his toes and even eyelashes. Grooming is a way to care for your beagle’s appearance and maintain his overall health. Whether you choose to groom your beagle at home or take him to a veterinarian’s office or pet groomer, it is important to know the areas specific to your beagle that require special attention.

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.

Beagles, like other dogs, require regular maintenance of their nails. These may require more or less trimming depending on your dog’s activity level. If nails are not trimmed, they may become infected and painful for your beagle to walk on. Eyes and eyelashes are another area that should be groomed. Beagle eyes have a characteristic sad expression. They are usually brown or hazel and have longer eyelashes than other dogs. It is important to make sure beagle’s eyelashes do not grow into his eye as surgery will be required to correct this condition.

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.

Your beagle’s nails need to be trimmed regularly just like any other dog breed. There is no set frequency for when nails should be trimmed since length depends on your beagle’s activity level. If you can hear his nails clicking on the floor it is probably a good time for trimming. If you choose to trim your beagle’s nails, use a quality nail clipper and make sure to have a special powder or cream to stop bleeding of any accidental cuts.

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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