The word beagle originates from the Celtic word "beag" which means small.
First records of thwe Beagle can be found more than 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece.
In Britain it has been used as a hunting hound since the 14th.
The Romans are thought to have transported to England with them small rabbit hunting hounds and bred them with the local hounds.
Beagles became quite popular with the British monarchy.
Edward II and Henry VII both kept packs of Glove Beagles so named since they were small enough to fit on a glove.
Elizabeth I kept packs of Pocket Beagles which were only nine inches high at the withers.
In mid 1800's Reverend Phillip Honeywood established his pack in Essex, England which is thought to be the progenitor of the modern Beagle.
In appearance the beagle is a lively, sturdy looking hound.
The most common colour is the tri-colour a combination of black, tan and white and tan and white or lemon and white.
The tail should always have a white tip and the eyes should be dark.
It's coat is short, dense and weatherproof.
It is of medium size 13" and 16" high measured from the top of the shoulder vertically to the ground.
A healthy beagle should weigh between 12 to 15 kgs.
The beagle has no road sense, so you should never allow it to wander on the road.
Beagles also tend not to like the rain.
Female beagles will do their business anywhere, where as male beagles will usually go to one spot.
It's a choice between one dead tree or your whole lawn.
Beagles need company of another dog or human.
Beagles are pack dogs and as such you should never buy just one beagle.
Beagles are not the easiest to dogs train.
Your beagle is very stubborn and independent.
If you want a dog that will obey your every command forget about getting a Beagle.
Do not feed beagles onions, chocolate or spinach.
The favorite for a Beagle is liver.
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