What kind of dog was Snoopy?
Some people have thought that Snoopy is inspired by a Dalmatian dog because of his black and white colors. But the truth is that Snoopy belongs to another race within the category of hounds. Specifically, Snoopy is a Beagle .
The cutest of all puppies
I think if we were to do a poll on who is the prettiest puppy dog, the Beagle would win by a landslide. (Photo 1)
Its adorable appearance makes you want to take it home immediately.
However, when faced with such a decision, it is essential to put aside impulsiveness and become aware that we are bringing home a useful dog.
excellent hunting dog
The Beagle is perfectly designed to be successful in small game hunting tasks. Specifically, in hare hunting. And how fast are the hares!
The Beagle as an experimental dog
Within hunting dogs, its size is quite small. In addition, its docility, rate of reproduction and easy handling have led it to become an animal for experimental use. Laboratories such as Envigo or Vivotecnia , dedicated to biotechnological and pharmaceutical research , have used Beagle breed dogs to test the toxicity of certain products.
International non-governmental organizations work daily to free Beagle dogs from mistreatment and suffering that seriously threatens their well-being in laboratories around the world.
The Beale as a companion dog
The Beagle is a utility breed, included in group 6 (hounds) within the classification established by the International Canine Federation. Despite being a hunting dog, dedicated to chasing hares, we can find it widespread in homes around the world as a companion dog.
Beagle Points as a Companion Dog
- Cheerful and lively temperament
- Little size
- playful character
- High sociability with other dogs and children
- short hair and easy to maintain
Snoopy is inspired by a Beagle, but a Beagle is not Snoopy
The Beagle, like many other breeds, can be excellent life companions, as long as we are able to meet their needs and ensure their well-being. They are not animals that should be locked up in a laboratory. In the same way that they do not deserve to be unhappy in a flat where they cannot access the activity they require.
It could wreck your house if you don’t walk it properly. He needs education, socialization and adequate limits. Next, let’s see some of the counterpoints that you should know to understand the Beagle and give it a correct place in your family.
Counterpoints of the Beagle as a companion dog
- It can be a great destroyer if it lacks exercise : being programmed to run tirelessly in the hare hunt, the Beagle is a high-energy dog, which will need a good dose of exercise to reach its optimal state of well-being.
- It is gluttonous, intelligent and a great tracker : The Beagle’s powerful sense of smell and its ability to provide itself with food in a self-sufficient way will make it manage to get all the food that is within its reach. In addition, he is a highly intelligent dog capable of solving complex problems to achieve his goals.
“I still remember when a tortilla skewer disappeared from a high counter. It seemed impossible that Lana, a Beagle dog that was around the house at that time, had come to eat it. After a few minutes of evaluation, he made us see how he had managed to reach the counter. First, he had jumped on top of a nearby garbage can and from there in a second step to the counter.
On another occasion, he was able to move a chair more than half a meter until it was close enough to achieve his feat.” Does this strategy sound familiar to you?
- Their particular bark can be annoying: Beagle breed dogs do not bark like other dogs, but they emit a kind of mixture between a long bark and a howl that they expel with real energy. (Photo 2).
This type of barking can be very annoying to neighbors. For this reason, it is convenient to educate the Beagle to stay calm at home in our absence. In addition, there are other reasons why a dog can bark. You can read more about why dogs bark in this very interesting article.
- His hair doesn’t work, but his ears do: while the Beagle has short, easy-to-manage hair, his long, floppy ears often brush the ground when the dog leans in to sniff. Very frequently it will sniff urine and droppings from other animals, leaving dirt in its ears. This will make it convenient to have a good hygiene routine for these after each walk.
- Special care of their eyes: Beagles have a tendency to suffer from eye diseases caused by the absence of lacrimal or its obstruction. It is advisable to be attentive to anomaly and clean them regularly. (Photo 3)
