Beagle

HISTORY

ORIGIN   GREAT BRITIAN

GROUP   HOUND GROUP

The Beagle is a very old breed, they were bred and used to scent hunt rabbits in Britain over 150 years ago.

APPEARANCE(S)

Beagles have small bodies that are well proportioned. They have big brown eyes and long fold over ears. Their tails are long skinny and pointed.

COLOR(S)

The Beagle is tri colored, very typical for a true hound.

COAT

Short

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Medium

POSITIVES

This breed is has a very gentle manner about them, and they really never meet anyone they don’t like. They are good with kids and other animals.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Beagles are hounds and they do like to howl and bark.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country or city.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Hypothyroidism

• Glaucoma

• Retinal Atrophy

• Epilepsy

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

National Beagle Club
Po Box 642
Middleburg, VA 20118-0642

FUN FACT(S)

Beagles are used by our government customs department to search for illegal food, plants, and drugs.