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owning a beagle is like having a tiny
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furry tornado in your home full of
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energy curiosity and a pinion for
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Mischief these dogs are beloved for
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their friendly nature and playful spirit
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but before you rush out to adopt one
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let's break down the 12 pros and cons of
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being a proud beagle owner buckle up
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it's going to be a wild ride pros of
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owning a beagle one friendly and
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affectionate beagles are the Social
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Butterflies of the dog World they love
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everyone kids adults other pets if you
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want a dog that will greet your guests
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like their long lost friends look no
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further just be prepared for them to
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jump on your visitors like they're
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auditioning for a role in a romcom two
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great with kids these little guys are
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gentle and patient making them fantastic
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companions for children they can handle
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all the rough housing and playtime
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without batting an eye just keep an eye
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on them sometimes kids and dogs can get
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a little too excited three playful
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nature beagles have energy levels that
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could power a small City they love to
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play fetch go for walks or just romp
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around the yard if you're looking for an
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active partner to join you on Outdoor
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Adventures this breed is perfect four
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easy to maintain when it comes to
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grooming beagles are relatively low
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maintenance compared to some other
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breeds a quick brush here and there is
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usually enough to keep them looking
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sharp you won't need to schedule regular
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trips to the groomer unless you want
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your dog to have a fancy haircut five
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excellent sense of smell beagles are
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natural scent hounds which means they
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have an incredible sense of smell this
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trait makes them great at tracking
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scents during Outdoor Adventures or even
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participating in Doc Sports just don't
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be surprised if they decide to follow
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their nose right out of your yard six
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relatively healthy breed overall beagles
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tend to be quite healthy compared to
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other breeds they don't suffer from as
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many genetic health issues which means
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fewer vet visits and less worry about
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health problems down the line cons of
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owning a beagle seven loud barkers let's
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get real beagles love to bark they were
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bred for hunting which means they have a
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strong voice and aren't afraid to use it
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if you live in an apartment or Close
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Quarters with neighbors prepare for some
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noise complaints your beagle will alert
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you to every passing squirrel eight
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training a beagle can sometimes feel
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like trying to teach a cat how to fetch
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frustrating they can be quite stubborn
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and may choose to follow their noses
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instead of your commands patience is key
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otherwise you might find yourself
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negotiating with a four-legged brick
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wall nine destructive when bored a bored
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beagle is a destructive beagle if they
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don't get enough exercise or mental
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stimulation they'll find ways to
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entertain themselves like chewing on
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your favorite shoes or digging up your
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garden so keep those toys handy and give
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them plenty of playtime 10 high exercise
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needs these dogs require daily exercise
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more than just a quick stroll around the
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block be prepared for long walks or
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trips to the dog park otherwise your
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living room might turn into an obstacle
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course of chewed Furniture 11 food
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lovers and thieves beagles have an
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insatiable love for food if given half
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the chance they'll eat everything in
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sight including things that aren't food
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keep trash cans locked away and food Out
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Of Reach unless you want your dog
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turning into a furry vacuum cleaner 12
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separation anxiety these pups thrive on
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companionship and don't do well when
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left alone for long periods if you work
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long hours or travel frequently this
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breed May develop separation anxiety and
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start exhibiting destructive behaviors
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like turning your couch into confetti in
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owning a beagle is like embarking on an
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adventure filled with love laughter and
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some serious challenges along the way if
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you're ready for the commitment of
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training exercise and endless affection
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that these lovable goofballs require
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then welcome aboard just remember when
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they look at you with those big puppy
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eyes after causing chaos in your home
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it's hard to stay mad for long
