{"id":47759,"date":"2026-10-22T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=47759"},"modified":"2026-10-21T20:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T20:57:13","slug":"whats-the-best-dog-food-for-beagles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/whats-the-best-dog-food-for-beagles\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Best Dog Food for Beagles?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What-should-I-feed-my-beagle?\">What should I feed my beagle?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-a-good-food-for-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog a good food for beagles?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-weight-maintenance-in-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for weight maintenance in beagles?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-joint-health-in-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for joint health in beagles?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-digestion-in-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for digestion in beagles?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Do-beagles-need-kibble-for-good-dental-health?\">Do beagles need kibble for good dental health?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-beagles-with-allergies?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for beagles with allergies?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-can-I-sign-my-beagle-up-for-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog?\">How can I sign my beagle up for The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p>Curious, affectionate, and with famously expressive eyes, beagles are beloved members of many families. They&rsquo;re also the inspiration for Snoopy, a highly impressionistic cartoon rendering of the breed. It&rsquo;s no wonder they&rsquo;re consistently among the most popular dogs in America&mdash;though potential beagle people should know that those floppy ears come with a booming voice, a powerful nose, and a need for ample mental and physical exercise.<\/p><p>Along with that daily exercise, regular vet care, and plenty of love and affection, feeding your beagle a healthy diet is one of the most important ways you can take good care of them. Here are the details.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-should-I-feed-my-beagle?\">What should I feed my beagle?<\/h4><p>To keep your beagle in good health, feed them appropriate portions of a food that&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-does-complete-and-balanced-mean-for-dog-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete and balanced for their needs according to AAFCO standards<\/a>.<\/p><p>A diet of real food for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/the-beagle-guide-history-personality-food-training-care-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beagle<\/a> contributes to a healthy, active life.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/signup\/me\/GetStarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1024x277.png\" alt='White text on a green background next to a pack of fresh food. Text reads: Real food. Made fresh. Delivered.\"' class=\"wp-image-13352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1024x277.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1536x416.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-2048x555.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-a-good-food-for-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog a good food for beagles?<\/h4><p>The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog makes real, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-is-human-grade-dog-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human-grade<\/a> food that&rsquo;s gently cooked to retain nutrients and pre-portioned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/myths-and-facts-about-dogs-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help maintain a healthy weight<\/a>. All of this makes us a good choice for beagles.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-weight-maintenance-in-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for weight maintenance in beagles?<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/myths-and-facts-about-dogs-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It&rsquo;s critically important to avoid overfeeding any dog<\/a>, big or small. Being overweight can increase your beagle&rsquo;s risk of developing a host of diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. A fresh-food plan tailored to your dog&rsquo;s needs, and delivered in pre-portioned packs, makes weight maintenance easier.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-joint-health-in-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for joint health in beagles?<\/h4><p>Beagles are prone to joint issues, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-you-need-to-know-about-ivdd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IVDD<\/a>, and other mobility challenges that can be exacerbated by weight gain. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/measure-dogs-body-condition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maintaining a lean body condition<\/a> can help.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Beagle-Looking-Up-and-Licking-Lips-e1792615889177.jpg\" alt=\"A beagle looking up at the camera and licking his lips.\" class=\"wp-image-47764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Beagle-Looking-Up-and-Licking-Lips-e1792615889177.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Beagle-Looking-Up-and-Licking-Lips-e1792615889177-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-digestion-in-beagles?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for digestion in beagles?<\/h4><p>Our fresh food is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/all-about-pet-food-digestibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> clinically proven to be highly digestible<\/a>&mdash;and fresh, gently cooked food is more digestible than typical kibble. Another hallmark of a digestible diet is what we call &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/decoding-your-dogs-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-quality poops<\/a>.&rdquo; And our internal digestibility studies show that dogs eating The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog produce smaller poops than they did before.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Do-beagles-need-kibble-for-good-dental-health?\">Do beagles need kibble for good dental health?<\/h4><p>Beagles are prone to dental disease&mdash;but, despite widespread myths, standard kibble won&rsquo;t help them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wsava.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dental-Guidleines-for-endorsement_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Dental Guidelines<\/a> from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) explain why regular kibble does not get the job done. &ldquo;Standard dry foods,&rdquo; they say, &ldquo;break apart at the incisal edge of the teeth, providing minimal to no cleaning at the gingival margin, which is where it matters.&rdquo;<\/p><p>In general, research shows that healthy and safe chews can benefit dogs&rsquo; dental health&mdash;but you shouldn&rsquo;t let them chew just anything, as certain items can even hurt them. Ask your vet what chewing choices are right for your dog. And know that even effective chews have their limits, and are not a replacement for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/myths-and-facts-about-dogs-dental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regular toothbrushing and dental examinations<\/a>.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-beagles-with-allergies?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for beagles with allergies?<\/h4><p>Beagles may experience dry and itchy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/your-dogs-amazing-coat-and-how-to-take-care-of-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skin<\/a>, sensitive stomachs, and other signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/how-to-help-a-dog-with-food-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food allergies and sensitivities<\/a>. That&rsquo;s one of many reasons that it&rsquo;s important to know exactly what you&rsquo;re feeding them. Many dog foods feature long or inaccurate ingredient lists. Food from The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog can deliver peace of mind, both in terms of finding a food that works for a dog with allergies as well as knowing there will be no surprise flare-ups from mislabeling. And our strict safety controls are designed to prevent allergen carryover and cross-contamination. This means you know precisely what&rsquo;s going in your dog&rsquo;s bowl so you can avoid what they can&rsquo;t eat.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-can-I-sign-my-beagle-up-for-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog?\">How can I sign my beagle up for The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog?<\/h4><p>It&rsquo;s easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/signup\/me\/GetStarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start your beagle on real, human-grade food from The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog<\/a>. Here&rsquo;s how it works.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tell us about your dog<\/strong>. Our plans are tailored for your dog&rsquo;s needs, based on their age, weight, activity level, body condition, and other factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your recipes<\/strong>. Pick the recipes and format that work best for your dog, and wait for your trial box to arrive (and the dinnertime dancing to commence).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get your trial box<\/strong>. Your trial contains up to two weeks of food, so you can get a proper taste of how it&rsquo;s working for your dog before your first full order ships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep feeding real food<\/strong>. Once you&rsquo;ve had a chance to try (and love) it, we&rsquo;ll keep sending perfectly timed deliveries of healthy, pre-portioned food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real, human-grade, pre-portioned food has all sorts of benefits for beagles\u2014from weight maintenance to allergy management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":46004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[203,174],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breeds","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47759","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47759"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47766,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47759\/revisions\/47766"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}