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🐶 Dog · size Medium

Beagle

Medium-sized dog breed with unique character.

Photo · Lilly M (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Weight

9–11 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

12–15 ans

Energy

Moyen

Maintenance

Moyen

Training

Moyen

Le Beagle is a breed of dog size medium, weighing 9–11 kg et vivant en moyenne 12–15 ans. Ses prédispositions documentées (obésité) demandent une attention particulière côté alimentation et suivi vétérinaire.It adapts better to a setting with outdoor spaceand accompanies children peacefully.

Profile

At a glance

Energy

Modéré

Trainability

Modéré

Maintenance

Modéré


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Apartment×
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Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.

⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds

L'essentiel

  • 1Medium size (9–11 kg) — a balance between presence and practicality.
  • 2Average lifespan: 12 to 15 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
  • 3Moderate activity level — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day are sufficient.
  • 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
  • 5Documented predispositions: obesity. Regular veterinary care recommended.

Chapter 2

Daily life

What if you adopted your future companion?

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Âge

What human age for a beagle ?

The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 12–15 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.

3 years
Birth22 years
Adult size

10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.

Equivalent human age

29years

Adulte

Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.

Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.

These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.

Health

Health watch

Documented predispositions

obésité — adjust diet and veterinary checks.

🐾 Products suited to this breed

Alert

To avoid for dog

Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.

  • low-fat cocoa powderModerate
  • maltitolModerate
  • cocoa pasteModerate
  • onion piecesModerate

Calculator · daily ration

How much to give a beagle ?

Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.

10 kg
9 kg12.1 kg
Moderate

Result

145 g

per day · 551 kcal

73 g / repas (2 par jour)

Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Beagle

Is the Beagle suitable for apartment living?+
No, the Beagle needs space and is happiest in a house with outdoor access.
How much exercise per day does a Beagle need?+
30 to 60 minutes per day are generally sufficient, to be adjusted based on age and health.
What is the lifespan of a Beagle?+
Between 12 and 15 years on average. Appropriate diet, regular veterinary care, and exercise help extend their lifespan.
Is the Beagle good with children?+
Yes, the Beagle is generally known for its compatibility with children. Early socialization and parental supervision remain essential.

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Sources & official links

Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.

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