World Best Dog Breeds: 2011-06-12

Other names English Beagle

Country of origin Great Britain

Traits

Coat Close, hard, hound coat of medium length

Color Tricolour or white in combination with red, lemon, or orange

Litter size 2–14 puppies

Life span 12–15 years

Beagle History And Origin

The origin of the word "beagle" is uncertain, although it has been suggested that the word derives from the French or from an Old English, French, or the Gaelicword beag, meaning "little."
beagle-type dogs have existed for over 2,000 years, the modern breed was developed in Great Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound, and possibly the Harrier.
Beagles have been depicted in popular culture since Elizabethan times in literature and paintings, and more recently in film, television and comic books.Snoopy of the comic strip Peanuts has been promoted as "the world's most famous beagle"

Brushing

A regular brushing with a soft bristle brush will be sufficient.
Wirehaired dachshunds need more frequent brushing with a short napped wire bristle brush, especially after the annual spring and fall molting.

Longhaired dachshunds needs to be regularly brushed and then combed.

Simple tips for combing and brushing your dog's coat

A grooming table has a loop you can put around your dog's neck to better control while you work on the coat.

Next, section off your dog's coat with hair clips or barrettes so that you can concentrate on one area at a time. Brush through each section, then follow with a comb.

For shorthaired dachshunds, use a hard rubber brush or a mitt with rubber nubs. After brushing use a silk scarf and rub it over the coat to shine it up as finishing touch.

Shedding

You can also give your dog fatty acids such as fish oil or other liquids or capsules specially formulated for improved hair coat and skin quality. This won't stop shedding.

Bathing

Dachshunds produce a special hair fat that serves an insulating layer to protect it against the elements.
Bathing removes this hair fat which makes the coat softer but also makes your dog more vulnerable.

Longhaired grooming

it is important to blow-dry them after you bathe them instead of allowing them to air-dry.
Keeping the coat brushed and cleaned regularly goes a long way in keeping her longhaired coat manageable.
In some instances if you've neglected grooming your longhaired, she may have some serious tangle issues that may need to be cut out.

Additional brushing tips

Brush in the direction of hair growth, beginning at the head, and work towards the tail and down the legs.
Slicker brushes are ideal for this purpose but are also a good general brush if used lightly
Pin brushes, with rounded tips to prevent damage to the skin, are good for dogs with long, fine hair.
Bristle brushes are good for dogs with very long coats and help add shine to the short coat
Grooming mitts are also good for shorthaired to add polish and shine once the loose hairs are removed.

Nail trimming

Exercising your dachshund on pavement regularly helps knock back claws nicely. Otherwise you will need to trim the claws. Use a trimmer designed for dog’s claws.