Beagles love to be brushed, and you’ll love the effects, which include a softer, shinier coat and less shed hair. Beagles can shed a lot, especially during seasonal transitions, but daily brushing will make a big difference in how much you notice it.

No need to buy any fancy brushes or combs. Beagles need only a natural bristle brush, hound glove, or rubber curry comb. A hound glove fits over your hand and has rubber nubs on the palm. Rub it over your Beagle’s coat and shed hair falls away. A curry comb looks like a hard rubber scrub brush. Both are ideal for the Beagle’s short, hard coat, but a regular bristle brush works just fine, too.

Brush your Beagle from head to tail with firm but gentle strokes. Most people prefer to brush their Beagles outside so the flying hair stays out of the house. Needless to say, don’t brush your Beagle while wearing your nice black dress or the suit you plan to wear to work.

If your Beagle’s face always looks clean and shiny, you don’t really have to wipe it down, but some dogs enjoy this refreshing part of grooming. If your Beagle tends to have weepy eyes and tear  stains, a daily face-washing becomes even more important for good looks as well as good health. Runny eyes can result in bacterial infections because the moist under eye area attracts bacteria. A daily gentle wipe-down under  the eyes can keep tear stains at bay and keep the under-eye area drier.

Grooming Supplies for Beagles

Keep all these Beagle grooming supplies in one place, such as in a tote, shower caddy, or basket, and you’ll always have everything you need at hand.

✓    Natural bristle brush, hound glove, or rubber curry comb
✓    Toothbrush and toothpaste formulated for dogs
✓    Nail trimmer for small-to-medium sized dogs (depending on your Beagle’s size)
✓    Styptic powder (such as Kwik-Stop) in case of bleeding during nail trimming
✓    Ear wash and cotton balls
✓    Gentle shampoo formulated for dogs
✓    Spot-on flea control product