Beagle

Beagle: BREED BOX
Country:	Great Britain
Size:	18-30lb(8-14kg), 13-16in(33-34cm)
Temperament:	Energetic, lively, inquisitive
Grooming:	Occasional brush
Recognition:	FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC(UK), NZKC

History - The Beagle is one of the oldest breeds in history and may have been descended from the Harrier and ancient English Fox hounds. This breed was developed primarily for hare hunting by scent in packs of 12-24 hounds. Beagles would follow hunters on foot, rather than with aids of horses.

The American Kennel Club first registered a Beagle in 1885. The National Beagle Club was formed in 1888, and the Breed Standard was accepted in the same year.

Today Beagles can be successfully trained to detect illegal imports in major airports.

Appearance – The Beagle comes in two varieties. The 13-inch (dogs not exceeding 13 inch) and the 15-inch (dogs between 13 inch and 15 inch). Both sizes can come from the same litter.

The Beagle should look sturdy, compactly built conveying the impression of quality without coarseness.

The Beagle has a somewhat domed skull; a medium-length, square-cut muzzle; large, hound-like hazel or brown eyes; long, low-set ears, turning towards the cheeks slightly and rounded at the tips; a medium-length, strong neck without folds in the skin; a short, slightly curved tail; an overall muscular body; and a medium-length, smooth, hard coat. Beagles can come in a variety of colors, not just the common tricolor of white with large black and brown spots.

Description – The Beagle is a lively, inquisitive breed. They are great with children and make good family pets. They are known to be very stubborn and should be kept on a leash at all times as its noise will surely get them into trouble.

Ideal Owners: Great family pets. Not a dog you should just leave alone with. Beagles are adept diggers so the yard should be well fenced off. They are also known to be big eaters.

Coat Color: Any hound color

Life Expectancy: 13 years

Other Names: English Beagle

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tina

AGILITY!!!!!!!!!

4/12/2005

Rating: TBA (3vote/s)

My beagle is the best dog ever, he lives with me in vermont on my farm. he rides my pony with me on route 30. he does agility too. he is going to a competition the 23 and 24 of this month(April).

Most people say that beagles are bad and run as soon as they are let off the leash, but the beagles that do that are usually in a kennel or chained up outside all the time so i don"t blame them for wanting to run. my beagle lives in the house with us, he even sleeps under the covers in my mothers bed. he is all muscle, no fat, a pure toned athlete. LOL.

If anyone wants to talk to me about my beagle email me at saarloos_dawgs512@yahoo.com and i could send you some pictures of him riding with me or by himself, or doing agility, or just lounging and looking cute. Tina

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Stephanie

6/29/2004

Rating: TBA (7vote/s)

Beagles are wonderful, lovable dogs with a fantastic sense of smell. There's no hiding any food from them! They are friendly and curious animals who like to explore so make sure they get to go out for walks frequently.

Beagles are best kept outdoors where they can run about freely but be forewarned, they are prone to chewing up stuff, digging holes in your garden and messing up your flowerbeds!

Beagles are low maintenance pets. They do not require much grooming and are generally a strong and healthy breed. Although not the best watchdogs in the world, they can be quite protective of their owners. These animals are good with children as well as other dogs.

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