Beagles Research Paper

Beagles have been in existence for about 2,500 years. They typically have black, brown, and tan hair, sometimes with spots. Beagles are a small structured dog with floppy ears and a long tail. They can be very intelligent, but also stubborn. Beagles would have a hard time surviving in the icy Yukon because of what they were bred for, their characteristics, and their high maintenance.
Since beagles were bred for hunting, they wouldn't have the characteristics of a sled dog. Sled dogs are trained to pull sleds in the Arctic regions. "Although there seems to be no reliable documentation about the early ancestry of Beagles, there are accounts of dogs of similar size being used to for hunting in Greece in the 5th century BCE." (cesarsway.com). From the 5th century to now, beagles are used for hunting. They would most likely not be able to live or work in the conditions in the Yukon. …show more content…
On the contrary, beagles are gentle, even-tempered dogs. They have short hair that will not be suitable for the Yukon."Breeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as Greyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold." (dogtime.com). They wouldn't have the characteristics of an animal that can live in the Yukon. Beagles are very high maintenance because of their health issues. One health issue is allergies. Beagles can have seasonal allergies and food allergies like humans. Another health issue is obesity. A beagle who overeats will need excercise daily to stay fit. Experts say, "The most common health problems associated with Beagles are obesity, epilepsy, allergies, cherry eye, and hypothyroidism conditions, which can be treated/managed by your local veterinarian." (cesarsway.com). If the beagle has a health problem in the Yukon they might