Field terriers, originally from the United Kingdom, belong to the hound category and are now mainly bred as companion dogs. This dog has a noble temperament in appearance, but in fact, it is not aloof or difficult to approach. On the contrary, it is very well-behaved and obedient, so the popularity of raising this dog on the market is not low. So if you want to buy a field beagle, how should you judge its quality? Now, let me teach you some tips!
1. Look at the body shape< /strong>
A well-proportioned body is the basic characteristic of a field beagle. If the belly is too large or the legs are valgus, then this will be considered a disqualification. Of course, many kennels may say that field terriers are full at this time, but under normal circumstances, field terriers do not eat a particularly large amount. Even if they are indeed full, they will not look very bloated. Regarding this point, everyone should Be extra cautious.
2. Look at the facial features
Eyes: almond-shaped, medium size. In terms of color, it can range from dark hazel to dark brown;
Nose: The bridge of the nose is straight, slightly sloping downward toward the tip of the nose. The color is solid, ranging from light brown to dark brown or black;
Ears: slightly long (the end can extend to the muzzle), drooping, hanging close to the head, with a lot of feathers Feathering, slightly below eye level;
Muzzle: strong, long and sloping, neither elongated nor square. The lips are close and neat, covering the jaw but not drooping. Teeth: Scissor bite or pincer bite, complete dentition, scissors bite preferred.
3. Look at the coat
The Field Beagle has a dense single-layer coat, medium length, flat or slightly wavy, and Silky and shiny. This dog will have moderate amounts of feathering on the chest, underbelly, back of the legs, rump, and perhaps on the second thigh and under the tail. In terms of color, it can be black, liver color, golden liver color or different shades of these colors. It is usually a single color or two colors. Note that if it is two colors, it must be mixed with some white spots.
4. Watch the gait
When the field terrier runs, its head will be held up vigilantly and at an appropriate height so as not to affect the movement and pace. Starting from the shoulder blades, extend well forward and cooperateThe powerful driving force of the hindquarters makes it look particularly relaxed. Viewed from the front or rear, the action of the elbows and hocks should be parallel to each other. The movement of the legs is straight, then slightly drawn in as speed increases. During movement, the tail is flush with the back or slightly lower, with a swaying motion, and the tail posture is higher than the back, which is problematic. Viewed from the side, the movements are smooth and neat, with no redundant movements that waste energy, overextension or a single trajectory that is wrong.
5. Look at the personality
The field beagle is well-behaved, sensible, and naturally independent. It is a very cute dog. It sometimes behaves like He has a child-like personality and is wary of strangers, but he is not shy. If the field beagle you see is timid, afraid of people, or aggressive, it is considered a defect.
I will share here today the tips for selecting field terriers. I hope everyone can find their own dog as soon as possible.