Beagle

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Life Span: 12 to 15 years

Height: 13 to 15 inches tall

Weight: 20 to 25 pounds

Grooming: Needs brushed and ears cleaned weekly, clip toenails when needed, and brush teeth daily.

Litter: 2 to 14 puppies

American Kennel Club Group(AKC): Hound

Temperament: Beagles are very stubborn dogs, who are very intelligent. They are bred to hunt, so they may try to run out the door when they find a scent. They have a different howl for every scent they find.

Activity Level: Beagles are high-strung.

Exercise Requirements: Beagles will need plenty of walks.

Known Health Problems: Epilepsy, heart disease, eye and back problems, ear infections, and chrondroplasia (dwarfism with the warped front legs)