Kerry Beagle Breed Information & Characteristics

The Kerry Beagle is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Kerry Beagle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Outright
Energetic
Quick
Gentle
Friendly

Kerry Beagle dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Kerry Beagle. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Kerry Beagles are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Kerry Beagle is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Ireland

Southern, Celtic Hounds

16th century

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Blue

The coat of a Kerry Beagle dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Kerry Beagle can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Kerry Beagles are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Kerry Beagle is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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Kerry Beagles are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Kerry Beagle have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Kerry Beagle needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Kerry Beagles are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Kerry Beagle is known to be an average drooler among dog breeds. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds or it can be a sign of a health problem. In the case of the Kerry Beagle, it is a normal part of their physiology, however it is important to keep an eye on the amount of drooling and any changes in drooling patterns, as excessive drooling can be an indication of an underlying health issue and should be checked by a veterinarian.

Kerry Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently, they are not a good fit for quiet homes.

Kerry Beagle dogs are known for being average at defending. They possess the capability to defend their territory or owners, but it is not their primary trait. They are not the best choice for guard dogs

Walking, Playing, Chilling, Running

Kerry Beagles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kerry Beagle, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kerry Beagles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Kerry Beagle is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

In general Kerry Beagle should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Kerry Beagle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Kerry Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kerry Beagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Kerry Beagle breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Kerry Beagle in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Kerry Beagles living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Kerry Beagles are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Kerry Beagles are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Kerry Beagles can be good with cats,

Kerry Beagles are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Kerry Beagles are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Kerry Beagles are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Kerry Beagle for a mellower experience.

Kerry Beagle dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.