Beagle

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Beagle

Origin of Breed

Breed Nick Names

[edit] Introduction

The Beagle is a hound dog. Though it is uncertain, most think their name came from the french word "begueule", meaning "open throat". This makes sense since all beagles "bay", which is howling. This was used to communicate while hunting.

Beagles are quite popular due to their good temperament and fairly small size. They are also less prone to health problems. Unfortunately, this all makes them a major target for people performing animal testing. Beagles, however, are also known for the hard work it takes to train them, not because they aren't smart, because they are. They are simply a little stubborn, but they are very loving and are also a great choice with smaller children.

[edit] Origin and History

Beagles originated in England, and were bred for hunting. They are scent hounds. The white tip of their tails were often used as a flag to communicate to the other hunters.

[edit] Appearance

The Beagle is a medium-sized dog. Their colourings are more commonly Tri-coloured. Born almost always black and white, they can develop their brown/liver colour throughout their lives.

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