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Beagles, as a breed, have been in existence for quite sometime, although their precise origins are only vaguely known. Beagles became quite popular with the British monarchy in the 1300s and 1400s. By the 1400s Beagles existed in Britain, Italy, Greece and France.

In the mid 1800s Reverend Phillip Honeywood established his pack (of Beagles) in Essex, England which is thought to be the progenitor of the modern Beagle. A fellow Englishman, Thomas Johnson, was responsible for breeding lines of Beagles that could hunt and look attractive.

Beagles were imported into the United States in 1876 and accepted as a breed by the American Kennel Club in 1884.

-- Ellen Parr & Sharon Reid http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/beagles.html

The Beagle is a small, pack oriented hunting hound. Although his natural instinct is to hunt, he is highly adaptable and adjusts happily to a suburban backyard, as long as he has regular exercise to keep him fit while providing him with a change of scene and scent, and company - either human or another dog.

Friendly, playful and eager to please, the Beagle can be wilful. Possessed of great stamina, determination and a definite mind of his own, this picturesque and personality-plus little hound has a tendency to roam. He requires a well fenced yard and a firm, patient handling.

The Beagle is lively, active and extremely intelligent, making a devoted friend and companion. Hardy and resilient, he can be happily kept as either a house or a kennel dog. His short, dense, weatherproof coat which comes in attractive colourings, requires very little grooming. He tends to keep himself extremely clean.

Good-natured and steady in temperament, the Beagle has an engaging demeanor which endears him to children and adults alike. A handy size for almost all households, with a handsome appearance and musical voice, the Beagle has something to offer just about everyone

-- Denise Humphries (petcare@interconnect.com.au)--http://www.petnet.com.au/dogs/D109.html

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