Beagle Wiki – Weight, Size, Temperament and Training

The Beagle is a beloved dog breed known for its friendly, curious, energetic temperament and short, dense coat. Classified as a hound breed, the Beagle is a small dog with an average weight of 20-30 pounds and a height of 13-15 inches.

This breed typically has a 12-15 year life span and requires moderate amount of exercise per day. As for grooming needs, the Beagle has low grooming requirements.

In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the Beagle’s personality traits, exercise and grooming needs, as well as common health issues associated with the breed.

Beagle Breed Information

Breed Group: hound

Average Weight (lbs): 20-30

Average Height (in): 13-15

Life Expectancy (years): 12-15

Daily Sleep: 12-14 hours

Size: small

Beagle Appearance

Coat Type: short, dense

Coat Colors: tri-color (black, white, and tan), red and white, lemon and white

Size: small

Beagle Temperament and Personality

Temperament: friendly, curious, energetic

Trainability: can be stubborn, requires consistency in training

Exercise Needs: moderate

Grooming Needs: low

Beagle Health

Common Health Issues: hip dysplasia, cherry eye, epilepsy

To learn more about this breed, visit our Dog Breeds category.