Beagle

Brushing Routine

Brush once a week with a bristle brush or rubber grooming mitt to remove loose hair from the short, dense double coat. A deshedding tool or hound glove used weekly during shedding season helps manage the surprising amount of hair this breed produces. The coat is easy to maintain but sheds more than most short-coated breeds.

Bathing Tips

Bathe every 6-8 weeks using a de-shedding or gentle shampoo. Beagles can develop a distinctive houndy odor, so a deodorizing shampoo helps between baths. Use warm water and dry thoroughly, paying attention to the long ears. The dense double coat holds water longer than it appears.

Common Issues

• Ear infections from long, floppy ears that trap moisture and reduce airflow
• Hound odor from active skin oil production
• Moderate shedding that surprises owners expecting a low-shed short coat
• Allergies causing itchy skin and ear problems
• Weight gain that affects skin fold development

Extend Your Grooming Results

Clean ears weekly with a veterinarian-recommended ear solution, lifting the ear flap to allow air circulation. A weekly rubdown with a grooming mitt captures loose fur before it hits furniture. Between baths, a deodorizing grooming spray helps manage the natural hound scent. Keep nails trimmed regularly.

Seasonal Care

Beagles shed their undercoat more heavily in spring. The dense double coat does a reasonable job in both heat and cold, but ensure the undercoat is not packed in Houston summers. In winter, the coat naturally thickens. Year-round ear care is the most important breed-specific concern regardless of season.

Maintenance Schedule

Professional grooming every 8-10 weeks. Weekly brushing at home. Ear cleaning weekly. Nail trims every 2-3 weeks. Deodorizing spray between baths as needed.