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Overall, beagles have long thin pendulous ears, a deep chest, a sturdy body, short coat and widely set strong shoulders. They make excellent companions, if you own one, and are a very popular dog at shows. Although this type of dog has existed for more than two centuries, the modern breed was developed in the U.K. around in the mid 19th century from several breeds, including the Southern Hound, Talbot Hound and North country beagle. Beagles have also been popular in comic strips, Snoopy and Peanuts having been portrayed as "the world's most famous beagles".
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Why do Harriers and Beagles look a like?
Probably because when one of them was bred, it was bred with the other. I'm thinking that Harriers where bred with the beagle pattern because beagles were bred such a long time ago.
Why do beagles bark?
because they where bred to do that
Where were beagles discovered?
Beagles were never "discovered" but they were bred in England in the 1830's
Can beagles hunt?
Yes. They are hounds that were originally bred to hunt.
Do beagles pull on a lead?
Yes, they were bred as hunting dogs and are very inquisitive.
What are beagles used for?
Some are used for hunting but some are just pets and they are used for hunting hares heanct the activite Beagling
In what country was the beagle originally bred in?
Beagles were originally bred around 1830 in Great Britain. They are believed to be a mix of several other breeds of hounds & even terriers that had existed some 2,000 years.
What are two eating habits beagles have?
Some Beagles are particularly attentive to little yellow birds, e.g., birds named Woodstock. These types of Beagles like to feed these birds and offer companionship. Other Beagles prefer less involved activities and like to sleep. A favorite hobby of all Beagles, like other scent hounds, is sniffing.
Do beagles hunt in parks or alone?
They hunt both ways. With my beagle if she sees a rabbit she is gone and you can hear her from a mile a way.
What are three facts about beagles?
Beagles are known for their good sense of smell and tracking ability. The activity of hunting rabbits, foxes, etc. with beagles is known as beagling. Beagles were introduced in the United States in the 1870s.
Can beagles live outside in Canada?
You would need to ask your local vet to know for sure. Beagles are not one of the breeds that were bred for cold weather, and unless you have a very good dog house [and you don't get the typical cold Canadian winters in your area], a beagle is not likely to fare well outdoors in the winter.
What breeds get along with beagles?
Beagles are generally very sociable with other Dogs as they were bred to hunt and live in large packs. It is quite rare to find a dog aggressive Beagle. However, as the Beagle is a Hound and Hound's were bred to hunt, it does not do well with smaller animals such as rabbits or guinea pigs. Although I once owned a Beagle whilst I had two cats, I would not recommend keeping a Beagle with cats because even though my Beagle was raised with the cats, he still wanted to hunt them. Most Beagles can be good with larger animals such as horses as long as they are brought up around them.
