Fans of cartoons already know that Snoopy, from the “Peanuts” cartoons is the most well known beagle in the world. Due to its popularity, many families have decided to have a beagle puppy for a pet and are rewarded by a fun loving, loyal animal that ingratiates itself into the family. Often considered to be a happy dog, the beagle has an even temper and docile temperament, and can easily be integrated into a family, even where young children are present.

The beagle puppy has an even temper and docile nature making it an ideal companion for kids and its non-aggressive behavior can allow parents to feel more comfortable having it around youngsters. The early months are important in the development of its ability to quickly adapt to new families as learning to socialize with others can be done during its first months in the presence of other puppies. After proper social skills have been learned, a beagle can quickly meld into a family unit and become a true family member.

Very few beagles will be kept outdoors, despite their heritage of being a hunting dog. Their small size and genuine appeal make them a great indoor pet, yet they will require room to run and jump to work off some of their natural energy. The highly developed sense of smell possessed by the breed makes them eager for a hunt, but if they cannot get outside to find a new scent, they can be equally happy to sniff out fun with other family members.

However, this penchant for hunting can also be hindrance for their training as their short attention span can quickly allow the distraction of a strange scent to take over as they head out in search of its source. A beagle puppy may be willing to learn but a new smell will divert their learning into a game of hide and seek. If the puppy is allowed to roam free in a yard, they may disappear on the trail of a different scent.

In addition to being great family pets, the beagle puppy can be trained to work for a living, happily wandering through tight surroundings sniffing suitcases and baggage in airports where larger dogs cannot fit.

Airports often use the beagle for baggage inspection, as their small size does not intimidate children and most adults. Their use is property searches continues to grow with every successful mission.

They are known for the work with law enforcement in routing into small areas in search of contraband in places where larger dogs will not fit. When originally trained as hunting dogs, their stamina was counted on for the longer hunts of the day as they could chase down and corner a rabbit, keeping up with it in the open and well as chasing it through areas other animals could not go.

The beagles is also known for its tenacity in tracking down a scent, usually refusing to give up until its source has been isolated or the scent has been lost completely.