A Tricolor Beagle Puppy Sat in the Tall Grass and Listened Closely
A tricolor Beagle puppy sits in tall summer grass, his head turned in profile as he listens to something beyond the frame. The grass nearly reaches his chest, and his long, velvety ears hang down along his cheeks. Behind him, a blue-gray house has warm yellow lights glowing in its windows, a small potted plant sits on the step, and the evening is calm. He looks like a tiny, thoughtful explorer.
The Beagle's nose has hundreds of millions of scent receptors, and tall grass is full of interesting smells. That is why Beagles in a yard often put their noses to the ground and wander. Keep a secure fence, since a Beagle that catches a scent can follow it for a long way, and make sure the puppy wears an ID tag. Grass can also hide ticks, burrs and foxtails, so check your puppy after outdoor time. Ask your vet about flea and tick prevention for your area.
Beagles are known for being gentle, curious and sociable with people and other dogs. Time outside, with supervision, is a joy for them.
For now, he sits and listens, a small gentleman in a very big lawn. Whatever he is listening to, it is probably a bird, a leaf or a distant sound that only a hound could notice. The mystery stays safe in the dusk.
