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Two Tricolor Beagle Puppies Climbed a Hay Bale to Investigate

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Two tricolor Beagle puppies stand on a hay bale with straw stuck to their coats and their noses lowered in careful investigation. One has her ears forward and her eyes locked on something near the edge, while the other looks down at the straw with equal focus. A warm glow lights the straw, and behind them is a doorway, a basket and a gray blanket. It is a small farm adventure in a very small space.

Beagles were bred to follow trails across fields and woods, so a hay bale full of smells feels like home. Straw can be dusty and may trigger sneezing or itchy eyes, and hay or straw should not be eaten, since it can upset the stomach. Check for sharp stalks near the eyes. Beagles have strong noses and can follow a scent for hours, so give them a safe way to use it with a sniff walk or a scent game in the yard. Mental work tires a hound as much as exercise does.

If your puppy spends time around hay, brush off the straw afterward and check the ears and paws.

They have plenty to investigate, and neither is in a rush to finish the job. When the investigation is complete, they will tumble down in a flurry of straw, shaking their heads and sneezing, ready for the next discovery.

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