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The Beagle is often described as 'a nose with feet' - they have 220 million scent receptors in their nose, making them 44 times more sensitive to smells than a human. Because of this, the breed has been used as a detection and hunting dog for years, all around the world. Although originally from England, the Beagle is more popular in Canada and the US.

Unfortunately, due to their size and agreeable nature, the Beagle is the most used dog in animal testing. It's thought that as many as 65,000 dogs are used each year for cosmetic, beauty, and chemical trials in the US. They are purpose-bred and forced to live in cages. The Beagle Freedom Project work to end this form of suffering for all animals, including the Beagle.

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Beagle Character

Beagles are known for their friendly, gentle, and outgoing nature, making them excellent family pets. They are notably good with children and other dogs, owing to their sociable and tolerant temperament. Beagles are curious and intelligent, traits that often lead them to follow their noses, sometimes getting them into mischief. This strong scenting ability also makes them easily distracted. They are energetic and require regular exercise to stay happy and healthy. While they are generally eager to please, their stubborn streak can sometimes challenge training. Beagles are known for their vocal nature, including barking and howling, especially when left alone for long periods.

Beagle Appearance

Beagles are small to medium-sized dogs with a sturdy, compact build. They have a distinctive broad head, large brown or hazel eyes, and long, floppy ears. Their short coat is typically tri-coloured (black, brown, and white) or bi-coloured with various combinations, predominantly white. Beagles have a square-cut muzzle and a slightly curved, medium-length tail. Their expressive faces often convey a gentleĀ look of pleading, and they have an overall friendly and approachable appearance.

Bred into the breed, the white tip on the tail is known as the flag. When following a scent and the dogs nose is down, this white tip makes it easier to see the animal as it moves around.

Weird Fact..

The worlds most famous Beagle is potentially Snoopy from the comic book series Peanuts, Snoopy appeared in the third comic strip on the 4th October 1950 and is the most recognisable characters from the series.

The world's most famous Beagle is probably Snoopy, from the comic book series Peanuts. He originally appeared on the 4th of October 1950, and is one of the most recognisable characters alongside Charlie Brown, Patty, and Shermy.

Beagle History

Beagles trace their origins back to England, with their history extending to Roman times. However, the modern breed was developed in the 1830s from various hound breeds, including the Harrier and other English hounds. Originally bred for hunting due to their keen sense of smell and tracking abilities, Beagles were used primarily for hunting small game, especially rabbits and hares. Their size allowed them to follow prey into dense underbrush.

The breed's popularity surged in the 19th century, with its introduction to America, where it quickly became a favoured hunting dog and family pet. Today, Beagles are renowned as companion dogs and are also used in scent detection roles, including quarantine and drug detection, due to their extraordinary olfactory capabilities.

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