The beagle dog has increased in popularity in the United States and Canada, which is quite strange when you consider that the beagle is native to the United Kingdom. The Beagle dog has been the star of many dog shows since the early 1900's and its star studded history has definitely lasted through the ages until today.
The Beagle is named after the Old English and French word beag which also means ?diminutive.?, and when you consider it, beagles are known as some of the smaller species in the dog family. Beagle dogs of today are used in legal hunting sport and by a large number of customs and law enforcement collectives for the purpose of sniffing out the illegal substances that some pirates might try to smuggle.
This miniature ?foxhound? is a popular choice for families and even aged retirees, especially beagle puppies, as they are a bundle of joy to behold. One of the reasons this is so is because of the general appearance of the beagle puppy, which most people akin to a cute puppy who always has a pleading hound puppy look.
Beagle puppies are also known to be very affectionate, calm and entirely loving to their owners. Beagle also can come in a variety of warm and appealing colours, which include a tricolour coat from a shade of black to several different shades of brown with white patches all over. Most beagles are born in a shade of black against white, with their darker patches of coat turning a light shade of brown when they start to grow older and grow out some of the darker colours.
The beagle puppy is indeed one of the cutest things ever to grace the dog world and even in old English times, many Victorian paintings had their proud, noble and beautiful pictures painted by some of the best artists during that era.
Things have surely not changed today as they have graced the pictures of many books, photo brochures, and many calendars and pull out posters. Those sad eyes set against a constantly pouty hound face have been the object of admiration for thousands of people all over the world. Do a quick check online reveals that the beagle puppy is one of the most popular puppies in the world today ? being taken in at a rate of a few thousand a month, in the United States alone.
From pure breeds to crossbreeds, the beagle is indeed a beautiful puppy and if you do choose one, you are bringing home a bundle of joy and a tear jerking pretty puppy at the same time. The beagle is such a popular dog that there are celebrity versions of the dog, which include many in films, television and comic books.
I'm sure we have all heard of Snoopy, the cute and sometimes laughable beagle puppy on the popular Peanuts comic strip. Barry Manilow himself placed two beagles in one of several of his albums and the cute puppy has even been associated with former US President, one Lyndon Johnson. So this beagle, this celebrity, this bundle of joy can definitely bring some light into your life.
A Bundle Of Joy
Youll show sooner
Many second time Mums find that with the second pregnancy their bodies change much sooner than the first time around. This again is perfectly normal. Once a womans body has experienced pregnancy and childbirth, her body remembers what is required and therefore makes the changes more rapidly. The muscles may not be as taut as they were the first time, and many Mums find themselves wearing maternity clothing long before they reach their second trimester.
Youll feel those kicks and flutters sooner
Having been through this once before many Mums are far more in-tune with the babys movements the second time and are able to distinguish between genuine baby movement and fluttering rather than gastrointestinal sensations. However, like with everything else pregnancy related, this isnt always the case. If baby decides to camp out towards the back of the uterus rather than the front, it may be well into the second half of pregnancy before you feel any movement.
Prepare to be more tired
During your first pregnancy, you probably had time to rest if you felt tired. This time you have another person to consider and contend with. Therefore, the amount of rest you are able to obtain could entirely depend on the activity level of your first-born. If you are constantly running around, it is no wonder you will tire sooner. You are still experiencing everything you did first time, but also having to consider someone else. If you are offered help or the chance of a break, take it! Try to relax, and enjoy the rest you are able to get now. Life is about to get a whole lot busier.
Your labour may be shorter but there are no guarantees
Many Mums find that their second or subsequent deliveries progress quicker than their first. The cervical dilation rate tends to be 1.2 cm per hour for a first baby and 1.5 cm per hour for the second. The pushing stage may also be quicker the second time around. For a first baby, this tends to average one to two hours, whereas a Mum can expect to push less than an hour the next time. However, like with everything else in life, there are no guarantees. So, go ahead and hope for a short labour and delivery, but prepare yourself for the unexpected.
You will probably be less preoccupied with the second pregnancy
Unlike with your first pregnancy, when everything was new and unknown, this time you could be chasing after a toddler, preschooler, or older child. Therefore, you will just have less time to think about this pregnancy. Quite often, this can make second time Mums feel guilty. Do not worry. This is normal, and after the baby is born, this will all change.
You may have mixed emotions
You may question your feelings towards the second baby and worry that you could never love them as much as their older sibling. Or, you might be concerned that your relationship will change with the older child. Fortunately, you will adjust to the new baby very quickly as will their older sibling. Although it is perfectly normal to question yourself, you will probably be amazed at your own capacity to love and wonder why you ever worried. How you feel about your second baby or any there after will be as much as the first. Remember each child is an individual with their own personality, and your feelings and actions could therefore differ from child to child.
Relax and Enjoy
Finally, pregnancy is a wonderful experience that many second time Mums find they enjoy far more than the first. Having been through it once, it is often easier to appreciate it for the truly beautiful experience that it is. So, rejoice in these miraculous nine months, and enjoy!
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