History of beagle

 

 The Beagle  has been a popular rabbit-hunting English dog since the 1300’s . ‘Beagle’ derives either from the Gaelic ‘beag’, for ‘small’, or the French ‘begueule’, for ‘open throat’ . Tiny versions of the Beagle, about nine inches tall, were bred to be carried around in the hunters’ pocket, or to be followed about on the hunt by children or the elderly. Beagles have been around in America since early colonization, and have grown to become one of the most popular American pets. Today, they are
used for pack hunting a variety of game, such as Wild Boar, Coyote, Red Deer, and foxes. Their strong sense of smell and excellent temper make them popular drug sniffing dogs.
 Height and Weight:
They are generally between 13 and 16 inches (33 and 41 cm) high at the  weigh between 18 and 35 lb (8.2 and 15.9 kg), with females being slightly smaller than males on average.