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Beagle
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 Beagle Pictures
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