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Beagle Find out fun facts and interesting information about the Beagle breed. Learn more about the Beagle and think about buying one of your own. Below you will find pictures and photos of the Beagle, history, health information and other interesting facts. A few good names for a Beagle: 
Photo by en:sannse at the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 29th August 2003 From Wikipedia |
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About the Beagle A Beagle is a medium sized dog and is a member of the hound group and is similar in appearance to a Foxhound but smaller. Beagles are scent hounds and are used primarily for hunting rabbits. There are two varieties of this breed that are recognized by both the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club. There is the 13-inch for hounds less than 13 inches, and the 15-inch for those between 13 and 15 inches. The Kennel Club (UK) and FCI affiliated clubs recognize a single type, with a height of between 13 and 16 inches. Back in Medieval times, there was a breed called a "pocket beagle", which stood at 8?9 inches. This breed no longer exists, and any claims by breeders to have pocket beagles for sale will usually mean they practiced poor breeding. Beagles have very good tempers and gentle dispositions. They are intelligent but can be stubborn and may be hard to train. They are loyal and very friendly and are an excellent dog with children. They are playful and energetic and love to go on long walks. They need to remain on a leash unless in a confined area. If loose they will follow a scfent endlessly or tag along with other dogs. They are a healthy breed and will often live for 12- 15 years. They can have some ear problems and their eyelashes can grow into the eye. Obesity can be a problem if overfed. Some Beagles are prone to congenital heart disease. Beagles (or their ancestors) appear to have been used for hare hunting in England as early as the reign of Edward III. First mention of the beagle in English literature by name dates from 1475. Beagles were originally used for hunting, and still are in some places. Beagling has been referred to as "the poor person's foxhunting," The Beagle has a superb nose and, despite their self-willed temperament, are sometimes used as sniffer dogs for drug detection. More often, though, they are the breed of choice of the United States Department of Agriculture to detect food items in luggage being transported into the U.S. Advertise your site or business here.. Beagle Websites We've found the most useful websites regarding Beagles. These web pages will bring you breed information, Beagle Clubs, Breeders and where to learn more about their dog shows. National Beagle Club of America - This website just might be the best authority on the Beagle. Find the facts on the breed, dog shows, registering your puppy and much, much more. The Beagle Club (UK) - This website is another authority on the Beagle in the UK. Find the facts on the breed, dog shows, registering your puppy and much, much more. Dogs In Depth Page - the online dog encyclopedia The Beagle Owner's Guide |
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