The How-to-Guide to Beagle Grooming
The beagle dog breed dates back historically to 19th century England. The breed was registered with the American Kennel Club in the 1880s. It is thought that beagles are derived from inter-breeding of several kinds of harrier and other hunting dogs. Beagles have gained popularity not only for the skill on the hunt but also for their sociable temperament.
These sturdy dogs have an independent spirit yet they are pack animals too. This makes beagles excellent family pets since they view their human family members as part of their pack. Beagles have an excellent sense of smell and a natural affinity for the chase.
Because of their short, easy to manage fur, grooming your beagle is a fairly easy task. A yearly bath and occasional dry shampoo is enough to keep these small dogs clean. The AKC and other beagle experts recommend several grooming techniques for this affable breed.
Grooming your beagle includes caring for his appearance and maintaining his overall health. You may choose to groom your beagle yourself or your may have your veterinarian’s office perform trickier grooming techniques such as trimming your beagle’s nails. There are also a number of pet grooming services that will maintain your pet’s appearance for a small fee. For example, a package including a puppy wash, brush, nail trim, and style costs approximately $10-$60.
If you do not feel comfortable grooming your beagle, there are many pet groomers available to maintain your dog’s appearance. They can handle, in particular, tricky areas like trimming your beagle’s nails. Services are relatively reasonable. A “puppy package” may include a puppy wash, brush, nail trim, and style and costs approximately $10-$60.
brooming your beagle helps care for his appearance and maintains his overall health. Whether you groom your beagle yourself or have your veterinarian’s office or pet groomer do the grooming, take care of specific areas such as your beagle’s ears, nails, and eyes. Weekly brushing and occasional bathing will help to maintain a healthy coat.
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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