A Beagle is one of the most popular dogs that you can purchase. They are extremely fun, cute and friendly. With a Beagle, you can play numerous games, raise it and have a nice cuddle buddy. But a Beagle can be too much for some people. Some of their features, such as size, their loud howling and their endless pulling on the leash, make them undesirable to some people. One alternative to the standard Beagle is the Pocket Beagle.
It is said that the Pocket Beagle was an ancestor to the modern standard Beagle. In fact, Queen Elizabeth the second loved Pocket Beagles and had a large number of them. The main problem with the this type of Beagle is that they are extinct. The bloodline ceases to exist. Therefore it is a common practice to advertise some Beagles as “Pocket Beagles” With that being said, there are a lot of perks to owning a “Pocket Beagle.”
The standard Beagle stands either 13 inches or 15 inches as an adult. A Pocket Beagle is anything under 13 inches. This is a desirable trait for anyone looking for a dog that is smaller, have less pull strength and more of a lap dog. Also known, Pocket Beagles have a milder temperament compared to the standard Beagle.
Those are the major differences. Other than that, Pocket Beagles and Standard Beagles are the same. They have a love for scent, people and food. The problem with the Pocket Beagle is that they are the runts of the litter. A lot of times, there are one or two week pups in a litter. When these Beagles survive, they tend to be called Pocket Beagles.
Pocket Beagles have a handful of health problem such as a weak immune system, internal organs and muscle strength. You can expect a shorter life and less active. They are a good compromise for anyone who is looking for a lazier and smaller version of the Beagle. They are great with elderly people and young kids.
I would encourage anyone considering buying a Pocket Beagle to do so. Many times, these dogs wind up not being purchased because of their health problems and their undesired physical characteristics. If you provide them will love, the shots needed and proper diet, you can provide a Pocket Beagle with a long happy life. Pocket Beagles, runts, Teacups or Miniature Beagles or any types of Beagles need a good home and responsible owners.
Eric is a Beagle enthusiast. He owns and maintains http://www.Beagletraininginfo.com, a resource for Beagle lovers and owners.
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