Beagles: perfect dogs for hunting and for family living

The Beagle is a hunting dog characterized by an excellent sense of smell and is particularly suitable for hunting hare and wild boar. Lively and playful, it is also perfect as a companion dog

Among the hunting dogs there are some breeds that are particularly suitable for living with the family, thanks to theirs lively and playful character. One of these is the Beagle, term derived fromEnglish Begle or from Celtic Beag which means precisely small. The breed, although small, has characteristics that make it a ideal hunter especially for the hunting hare, pheasants and foxesi.

The breed of English origins, derives from the intersection between theHarrier and other hounds always coming from the Anglo-Saxon area, which soon became the favorite breed of the Queen Elizabeth I. In 1800 Philip Honeywood, decided to improve the characteristics of the breed, preferring thehunting aspect than the physical one.

Later, thanks to the English breeder ThomasJohnson, it was decided to pay particular importance tophysical aspect, while developing a mild and sociable character, also perfect for making the Beagle an excellent companion dog perfect for growing in the family.

The character characteristics of the dog conquered the English sovereign Elizabeth I so much so that he decided to breed a smaller gill. THE Beagle Elizabeth, so called to honor the sovereign who had a particular fondness for them, they differed from their cousins for the small size that went between 18 and 25 cm in height. Bred up to the nineteenth century, became extinct because their small size did not allow them to reproduce.

After an initial spread in England, hunting dogs landed in several European countries. In France they were so successful that they became the most popular breed. In Italy, the spread was not immediate. In general they are considered pet dogs and as regards the hunting activity, they are used for the wild boar hunting.

Despite a sociable character suitable for living in a family where there are children, his is not to be forgotten vocation as a hunter. Equipped with a very developed sense of smell, the Beagle is particularly suitable not only for wild boar hunting, But especially to the hare. Gifted with a particularly developed sense of smell, he succeeds in find the tracks of prey also after several hours from their passage.

About Italian Sighthounds small and snappy is very fast, tough and insightful it tends to lead the hunter towards the prey or to its own lair always remaining attentive and ready to get back on the trail of the hare or the wild boar. Thanks to an intense bark he manages to to be heard by his master even if they are distant.

Despite his skills and his vocation as a hunter, Beagle is a very affectionate dog who sees in his master the point of reference. This pushes him to constantly follow him in every situation.

Il hunting dog so it needs a attentive and affectionate owner, but at the same time patient and decisive. The breed, in fact, characterized by a developed sense of smell tends to get distracted easily taken by the smells that surround it. Despite this, he will never stray very far from hers master, from which it will totally depend.