The Beagle is a strong, sturdy, heavily built hound that instills obedience and intelligence. Its qualities make this dog one of the best in its "category".
The term Beagle seems to derive from the Old English term "Begle" or the Celtic "Beag", both of which meant "small".
Beagle is a medium sized hunting dog, very similar to the foxhound but smaller. The legs are short and strong, the ears are long and fluffy.
Equipped with an excellent nose, the beagles are very suitable for hunting rabbits and hares, even if today they are mostly destined for the company. His roigini can be traced back to England in the thirteenth century, a period in which they were mentioned in some poems. It was the favorite and beloved breed of Queen Elizabeth I. Given its characteristics as a hound, it has spread to many European countries, with commendable results.
He is an excellent hunter, very fast, very perceptive and of considerable endurance. During the search and past phase, the gait is an easy gallop, while the head is always high.
It has a vibrant and clear vocal timbre that can be heard from afar. Its spirit is that of a pack dog, giving the following an insistent, safe and well-speeded action. It is also suitable for hunting wild boar in the herrier "version", as it is robust, has strong muscles, which makes it suitable for a large following.
The Beagle has a very developed sense of smell which allows it to trace the nocturnal pass of the wild and therefore to guide the hunter towards his prey without fail. It is considered a hound with a lively and cheerful temperament, whose primary function is to hunt, primarily the hare, following the pass. Arrogant, active and endowed with great strength and determination, he is always and constantly alert, just to testify his vocation to hunt.
The hare is his specialty and hunts this animal with energy and cunning, with ingenuity in resolving the intertwining of the traces left by the hare itself during the night. He manages to get to the lair extremely quickly, thus starting the sequel.
In France, in the past this breed was imported around 1860 and became a highly sought after dog for its hunting skills and performance, and today it is one of the most popular dog breeds.
In Great Britain, its country of origin, as is the case for most hunting breeds, they are bred for two purposes and in two different ways. In fact, hunting Beagles are bred for show and companionship.
The Beagle is a dog suitable both for hunting and for companionship, since its docile and affectionate character make it suitable also for the domestic dimension.
Many Beagles now live in apartments, but it must be remembered that we are dealing with a hunting dog and that his skills and instinct see him best in a garden.