Do beagles bark, or otherwise make noise, a lot?
Beagles do not tend to be ‘yappy’ dogs, however, they can and will bark when given the right stimulation. Most will bark/growl when strange dogs/people/things-you-can’t-see come in their territory. They will also bark when excited, although this varies from dog to dog. Most beagles will become very vocal if they are left alone a lot. Some beagles can be extremely vocal, although this can vary by individual as to amount of vocalization and type. Beagles can also howl, this sound was useful in hunting as it would alert the hunters when the beagles had cornered their prey. Again, not all beagles will howl, but you should be prepared for the possibility. A third noise beagles can make is hard to describe, kind of like a half-howl, called baying. Beagles will often make this noise when they catch the scent of something, again, this was useful in hunting. The amount of any barking/howling/etc will always vary from dog to dog. If you want your dog to be quiet, you can train them to be. But ag
