Beagles are truly special dogs that are very cuddly in nature. They have an affectionate, easygoing and lovable temperament. This breed is great for families with kids and other pets.
How Much Does Beagle Cost In India?
The cost of a Beagle in India is anywhere between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 28,000. The price of a Beagle and its scheduled care will vary depending on the area, breeders’ reputation, healthcare & vaccination expenses.
Beagles are very cuddly and love to play which is one reason why they popular among the dog lovers. If you are willing to adopt one, then we are here to help you. We will help you with all the information you require to make an informed decision.
What factors influence the Beagle price in India?
Beagle is a beautiful dog with a loyal nature and is very friendly with kids. It is not a guard dog and is gentle with everyone.
Many factors influence the price of a Beagle, and some important ones are listed below:
Puppy Price
The puppy cost of this breed depends on the area and breeders’ reputation that is selling the puppy.
It is essential to learn about the breed before buying one to understand the qualities of a purebred completely.
A purebred beagle puppy is expensive and takes time to find, but it is very important to find a pedigree beagle.
Show quality and pet quality beagle puppies have varying costs. Also, male puppies have a slightly higher cost than female puppies.
Breeder’s Cost
Pet stores buy the entire litter of puppies from a breeder. They sell them to potential dog owners at premium prices by taking advantage of people who do not understand the difference in quality.
- Pet store
It is not recommended to buy a puppy from a pet store even if they present a Kennel Club of India certificate as it may be a trick.
Buy a Beagle from a pet store only if the store owner allows meeting the dog breeder, the puppy, and its mother, reviewing the parent dogs with KCI certification and providing feedback from other store owners.
- Puppy mills
Puppy mills are shady breeders who breed dogs for the sole purpose of making profits.
They may not take good care of the puppies, and there is no guarantee of the puppy’s mental and physical health.
- Brokers
Brokers have a deep understanding of the quality of the dogs they promote. They act as middlemen and help in bringing Beagle breeders and potential dog owners together.
Most breeders connect people with reputable breeders and charge a small percentage of brokerage.
- Reputable Breeders
Reputable breeders of the Beagle breed take good care of their dogs and ensure they maintain top mental and physical shape.
They guarantee pedigree, less chance of genetic disorders and provide guidance on raising the puppy correctly. Many reputable breeders register their kennel with KCI and become certified breeders.
- Regular home breeders
Regular home breeders are dog fanciers who breed their dogs without any experience in breeding. They offer excellent purebred pedigree beagle puppies with good mental and physical traits at low prices and provide the correct guidance.
It is important to check KCI registration for the breeding pair, insist on meeting the beagle along with its parents and ask for a reference who can guarantee the breeder’s quality.
Beagle food consumption cost
Beagle is a curious and strong-willed hound that requires high-quality dog food to reach its full potential.
Although it does not require large quantities of dog food, this will be the highest recurring expense that will incur to any dog owner.
This dog breed must consume food with high protein content and avoid carbohydrates-based food as they are prone to obesity.
An average monthly expense of dog food cost can be between Rs. 1500 to Rs. 3000 depending on the brand of dog food.
Veterinarian Cost
A veterinarian can provide a detailed guide listing all the medical requirements of the Beagle puppy along with a fair idea of all the medical expenses. Beagle is generally a healthy breed with few health issues.
An average medical expense may be less than Rs. 4000 for a Beagle. These include vaccination cost, de-worming cost, neutering/spaying cost and other expenses related to medicines.
- Vaccination Cost
Vaccinations against common canine diseases are necessary for all Beagle puppies at an early age.
It is important to check with the breeder to understand if they have already vaccinated the puppy as most of them do.
The remaining vaccination can be tracked and scheduled with the help of the vaccination card available with the veterinarian. Depending on the dosage and puppy’s age, each vaccine may cost between Rs. 750 to Rs. 1500.
- Neutering/Spaying Cost
Breeding Beagles require experience and cannot be done by everyone.
Dog breeding is expensive, time-consuming and not suitable for first-time dog owners. Spaying/neutering a dog is a surgical procedure and has several health benefits.
A good veterinarian with experience in this process must be selected for your pet Beagle. The cost of spaying in rural areas is between Rs. 4000 to Rs. 6000 and in metro cities, it may cost up to Rs. 12000.
- De-worming cost
A de-worming medicine will prevent the Beagle from getting any diseases due to its curious nature of sniffing any scent. It also helps in retaining maximum nutrition from the food.
A veterinarian must be consulted to understand the dosage and schedule of providing the de-worming medication. Each de-worming tablet costs approximately Rs. 100.
Other medical expenses include antiseptic spray, cotton, band-aids for approximately Rs.500.
Ticks and flea powder and shampoo are also important for maintaining health and hygiene. This may cost approximately Rs. 1500.
Beagle Grooming Cost
Beagles can be groomed once a week to keep them clean as they have a single short coat that does not require regular grooming.
It is recommended not to bathe the puppy more than once a month and make sure you only use dog shampoos and conditioners.
Using human shampoos may damage the puppy’s skin. It may cause rashes and itching. Some grooming expenses include grooming brush, shampoo and conditioner, tick and flea shampoos, dog nail clippers and towels.
Accessories Cost
Necessities of Beagle accessories include a bed, small collar and leash, food and water bowls and toys.
An annual accessories cost for a beagle can be expected to be approximately Rs. 4000.
Training Cost
Beagle is a curious breed that easily gets distracted and finds it difficult to concentrate for long durations.
It is recommended to hire a professional dog trainer for a beagle as it is a difficult breed to train given its curious nature.
If being trained through dog training videos by the owner, it is necessary to keep the training sessions short.
Use reward-based training method for good results. Hiring a dog trainer will cost approximately Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7000 per month.
Treat cost
Commercial treats are not recommended for this breed. Homemade treats such as eggs, cheese, paneer, meat and vegetables are excellent treats for beagles and they love them. They are not as expensive as commercial treats but you need to consider these aspects.
Insurance Cost for Beagles in India
Beagles generally have fewer medical expenses as they are a healthy breed.
Most dog owners can easily pay for their veterinarian bills from their pocket. However, one can buy medical insurance for their Beagle in India and the insurance premium may cost between Rs. 3000 to Rs. 6000.
Dog walking service cost
Beagles are hunting dogs that are prone to obesity and require exercise to stay in their best shape.
Hiring a dog walking service is recommended if the dog owner does not have one hour of exercise time to spare for the beagle.
Depending on the city, a dog walker will charge Rs. 500 to Rs. 1500 per month.
Travel Cost
Beagles are small dogs that can be easily taken along in travels. Booking a ticket in the Indian Railways is a good option for travelling with Beagles.
They can also be taken along in cars or kept in a boarding kennel if chosen not to travel with.
How to choose a purebred Beagle?
A purebred Beagle can be recognized by understanding its physical characteristics, behaviour and health and hygiene. Some identifications that must be checked are listed below.
Physical characteristics
Beagles have large fluffy ears that are floppy and usually end below their faces and cover most of the dog’s head. If the ears are pointy and sit on top of their head it is not a beagle or a purebred beagle.
A pure Beagle has white coloured paws and its tail has a distinctive white tip. Their legs are usually small, compared to their bodies, and they have a white streak on their heads.
Beagles are available in different colours. The two most common colours are tricolour, a combination of black, white and brown and lemon that is a combination of tan and white.
They have a white coat primarily with varying combinations of brown, black, tan and red. However, if there are other colours and patterns it may not be a purebred beagle.
Observe Behaviour
A purebred Beagle makes a variety of sounds and is very vocal about its feelings.
They howl when bored, bark in fear and pain and whine when they want attention. This breed has a loud and persistent bark that it needs to be trained out of.
Beagles have excellent noses with more scent receptors than most dog breeds. They smell every new thing around them by constantly sniffing. It is an intelligent breed but is difficult to train especially as a puppy.
Check for Health & Hygiene
Health and hygiene maintained by the breeder, show the possible health issues and infections. Make sure that Beagle’s ears must be clean from inside without any redness or scratches to avoid infections or ear mites.
The Beagle puppy should not sneeze extensively and must be checked for a clear nose.
Running nose and coughing are signs of illness. Bald spots or irritated red areas on his body are signs of skin problems or allergies.
It is important to examine Beagle’s coat to be clean and shiny. Check for dirty, stinky, and rough coat as they could have worms. It is also good to take time and look for fleas under the coat.
About & History
Beagles are scent hounds that have information of recent history and development in Great Britain and similar dog reference in Ancient Greece. Although illusions of Beagle-type dogs were in made as early as the 1400s, the development of modern day beagle began in the 1800s.
Modern Beagle is a cross of large fox-hound type dogs with small hounds to hunt and track rabbits using their exceptional sense of smell. Initially, they had rough and smooth coat varieties and were much smaller than present-day beagles.
In the 1800s, an American strain of Beagle was developed that was recognised by the American Kennel Club in the late 1800s. They are a popular breed across the globe as a companion animal and as sniffer dogs.
Appearance
Beagles have short, smooth coats that work great for them in all weathers. They are available in numerous colour variations.
Some colours are hare pied, hare pied mottle, lemon and white, tan and white, red and white and tricolour.
The size and variation in accepted colours for registration determine the differences in appearance.
A beagle has a compact size of 13 to 16 inches at the withers and a neck that allows easy scent-tracking. It has a small dewlap and a chest that reaches below the elbow.
They have straight, strong front legs and a medium-length tail with a good coat cover and upright carriage that is not curled back on itself.
It has a medium-length head with a wide skull with no excessive skin causing wrinkles or frowning.
It has a broad nose which is ideally black, fairly large wide-set eyes that are dark brown or hazel in colour and a low set, long, round-tipped ears.
It has a free movement with a forward, ground covering stride driven by back legs.
Character and Temperament
Beagles are happy and active dogs with good temperament. They are excessively timid or aggressive only if considered at fault.
They are alert but have a gentle character which makes them great family pets.
They are a highly sociable breed and may suffer from separation anxiety if not trained for it at an early age itself.
They are great with other dogs and although not a guard dog, they do bark if unsure of things to provide a warning.
Trainability
Beagles are an intelligent breed of dog but difficult to train. They have a strong sense of smell which is why they are easily distracted. Some may bark and howl frequently while being trained or generally.
This poses a problem while training in urban areas. Correct training and early age socialisation can help to prevent this from becoming a habit.
Grooming
Beagles have single, short coat that does not require professional grooming. Regular brushing at home helps in keeping its coat healthy and clean. Their long, large ears block air from passing in and around it.
This makes it easier for infections to grow. Their ears should be checked regularly for signs like inflammation or redness.
Consulting a veterinarian for diagnosis of infection and cleaning of bacteria is important.
Excessive skin folds on the Beagle’s face can make it predisposed to eye problems such as entropion or skin conditions. Regular grooming and maintaining hygiene can help in preventing many diseases.
Conclusion
We hope to have provided you with all the information necessary to make the right decision.
Ensure you check if the pet is a purebred Beagle because it is generally a healthy breed with no health issues, but maintaining good hygiene is important to prevent other diseases.
We have also mentioned all factors related to the price of the Beagle, and the cost of raising one must be considered before buying.