The Beagle Blog

The Beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The beagle was developed primarily for hunting hare, known as beagling. Possessing a great sense of smell and superior tracking instincts, the beagle is the primary breed used as a detection dog for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around the world. The beagle is intelligent and is a popular pet due to its size, good temper, and a lack of inherited health problems.

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Trivia

  1. Height - 13-16in (33-41 cm)
  2. Weight - 22-25 lb (10.0-11.3 kg)
  3. Coat - Short haired, hard coat of medium length
  4. Colour - Tricolor or white in combination with black & tan/brown or brown.tan
  5. Life span - 12-15 years