My purebred beagle has webbed paws, is this normal for them?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She looks like a mixed breed dog. I would say she has a lot of Labrador in her and possibly a mix of a few other breeds like Pitbull possibly. Regardless, she is adorable! Thanks for adopting!

It's nearly impossible to determine a puppy's breed with any certainty. The characteristics of the breed that we recognize will develop as Murfi gets older. I only see one "thumb" - I think the little nubbin you are worried about is just the paw pad that is higher up on the foot.

Its pretty normal. We call that the dog paddle. Not every dog instinctively knows how to kick with their back feet. As long as she is remaining afloat and walks normal when out of the water, I would not be concerned. Also at this age you would suspect she may have some arthritis and it may be painful to kick her back feet. Joint supplements over the counter can be considered if you suspect some arthritis. I prefer Dasuquin, Rejuvenate or Cosequin which most are available online. Best of luck with your pet Roxy moving forward. Take care!

That is a very good looking puppy! It can be quite normal for some breeds,including beagles, to have a little bit of droopiness in the lower eyelids. This allows you to visualize their third eyelid, which is the bright pink membrane that you see in the photos. Your pet’s eyes appear normal. Signs of a problem would include squinting, rubbing the eyes as if they are itchy, or a discharge. As Your puppy grows, the droopiness gets less and less. Thank you for your question.

Congrats on the adoption! The leg positioning is sometimes called "Queen Anne" legs, or leg splay, and is very common in short-legged long-bodied dogs such as Dachshunds or Basset Hounds. While it doesn't usually cause any harm and isn't dangerous in minor cases, it can sometimes cause additional arthritis or joint issues down the line and sometimes requires surgical repair in severe cases, so preparing for proactive care such as a joint supplement and regular check-ups of the legs is a good idea. Since Sport's legs do look very splayed, a vet check up after adoption to make sure there isn't any arthritis present (and it isn't affecting any of the other tissues in the legs) is also smart.

This is a great question! While it’s not possible for ONE puppy to have two fathers, it’s definitely possible for a litter to be the result of two separate breedings. You may find as the puppies get larger that some favor your beagle male and some favor the dachshund! Regardless of the father, I’m sure they are all adorable!

It could be allergies, a skin infection or a very slight injury, i would recommend just monitoring it for now, if you judge that it is getting worse in the next week or so then take her to the vet to get it checked and treated.