Beagle

It is believed that the beagle originated from great Britain and was using for hunting purposes particularly hare hunting as they had the skills to hunt and track hares better than hunting rabbits as hares back track on their escapes and the Beagle would be able to distinguish this and would be clever enough to know a terrain enough to realise where a hare was heading to. Great Britain took great pride in their breeding of the Beagle and even when the breed emigrated to USA, they weren’t satisfied with how they were bred there and still imported them from Britain. It wasn’t until the 1880’s that the Beagle breed was registered with the American kennel club and the breed was persevered as it had been bred in Great Britain.


The Beagle is a medium size breed and they come in a variety of colours, usually with a mixture of browns, blacks and white in various patterns. Their head is a strong build with the long to medium length snout with floppy ears. A Beagle has a medium to long tail that should be set reasonably high on the back.


The Beagle has a medium length coat that should be hard and thick, as would any hound breed, as this would need to be suitable for outdoor in harsh weather conditions during a hunt. Because their coat is usually short, they would require minimal grooming; regular brushing should be enough and washed only when needed, always using appropriate shampoo to avoid any skin irritation.


The Beagle breed is part of the hound group which in turn means they were especially breed to run and search out in the field and use their sense of smell for a job. The Beagle has a very friendly personality and very eager to please their owners. Beagles are very energetic and can be difficult to train for obedience because of the meaning of their breed. As stated, they have been bred to run and search and to be on the go, so teaching them to sit, stay and focus their attention solely on one person can to a difficult understanding for their to manage. They have been known for their stubbornness but can become a devoted friend for life in a family situation.


As stated the Beagle can be a stubborn breed which would mean that a lot of patience and attention would be required if this dog was to settle comfortably in a family home. Beagles are a small to medium breed, a large back garden wouldn’t necessarily be important but regular walks to let their frustration and energy out would be essential so he doesn’t focus his energy into something destructive and become impossible to live with. The beagles coat is a short haired and would need minimal attention, maybe a regular brush and a shampoo when required would all that would be needed.

Beagles are a small to medium breed and would normally grow no larger than 9kg when fully grown.



Good solid bodies, not too fat and not thin as this could indicate worms or incorrect feeding or both. They should look overall clean and be in good condition. Where they have been kept should also be clean. A bright clean and happy puppy with a wagging tail is best but don’t necessarily dismiss the pup that shy away as he may just be an observer.

On the side of caution – acquire your puppy from someone who is close by with a good reputation. It is always a good idea to view both parents and their registered papers. Inquire about their vaccinations and worming tablets but also get your own vet to look at the puppy once you have brought it home



The Beagle has a strong structured head that is slightly round in shape with floppy ears that should be set low and long against the head. They should have bright eyes, hazel in colour and a black nose. The body should be strong looking and quite muscular in physic.
A beagle breed would usually have a life expectancy of about 12 – 15 years and would normally reach their adulthood between two to three years of age.

• Heart disease (heart)
• Epilepsy (the nervous system)
• General eye problems
• General back problems
• Chondroplasia (legs)