Feeding
Beagles are not normally difficult dogs to feed, as they will eat just about anything, but do keep to the breeder's recommended diet as any sudden changes may well upset a puppy's digestive system.
A full grown Beagle at approximately one year will need one meal a day of 6 - 8 oz meat with 2 handfuls of soaked biscuit meal. Left-over vegetables or raw carrot may be given with the meal, but never feed titbits or scraps from the table as Beagles very soon become over-weight.
There are also many good quality complete diets which come in dry pellet form; theses are economical and convenient to use. As your hound gets older and less active you may need to adjust the diet and feed less protein. Please remember, clean water must always be available, even for a puppy.
Exercise
Beagles require plenty of exercise ideally an hour each day.
Grooming
Beagle coats are easily kept clean with a quick brush through every day, and when they moult a fine comb will help to get rid of unwanted hair quickly.
Feel free to bath your Beagle whenever needed, but don't let your hound get cold and remember clean bedding helps to keep your hound healthy.
Watch out for fleas, especially in hot weather, and if necessary treat adult hounds with a spray or shampoo. Never treat a young puppy for fleas without first obtaining vetinary advice.
Check weekly that your Beagles ears are clean and get your hound used to having its teeth inspected. Some hounds, especially those who do not get much exercise on hard surfaces, grow rather long toe nails, so pay attention to them by clipping the tip off or by filling, otherwise you will need to get your Vet's help.
Vaccinations
Please see the Veterinary Care page for more details.
Finally..
Once your Beagle has settled in and is of suitable age, do attend a good training class. Vets normally know of local classes or you may have a neighbour or friend who can recommend a club.