Beagle Dog Picture

In the Beagle Dog picture, you’ll see a small dog with long ears. The image of the Beagle is very touching. It’s the appearance of these dogs that made them popular as family pets, while they were originally bred for hunting. Small hounds with long ears originated about a thousand years ago. The exact origin of this bred is uncertain, but the etymology of the breed’s name is clear: it comes from the Celtic word “beag” that means “small.” Some scientists believe that the breed’s name is derived from the French word meaning “loudmouth” or from a German word meaning “to scold.”

Small hunting dogs cannot pursue and kill big prey; they specialize at tracking the game following its scent. Beagling (hunting with Beagles) was very popular among European nobility. Even ladies could participate in hunting, because these small dogs can be easily followed on foot. Beagle Dog picture galleries of the 15th to 19th centuries feature large packs of these dogs. Medieval Beagles were smaller than those that are bred nowadays.

Beagle Dog picture galleries can be easily found on the Internet, as this breed is very popular all over the world today. All major canine registries recognize this breed. The UKC registers these dogs as scent hounds; the AKC, ANKC, FCI, KC, CKC, and NZKC classify them as hounds. The AKC and the CKC recognize two size varieties within the breed: under 13 inches and from 13 to 15 inches at the withers. The FCI and The KC accept Beagles from 13 to 16 inches at the withers. Pocket Beagles that were popular many centuries ago are not bred nowadays, though some unethical breeders offer smaller Beagles for sale.

The Beagle is a good example of a breed that lost its primary function but gained popularity for its working abilities, personality and looks. Although hunting with dogs is banned nowadays, the superb nose of the Beagle has many uses. These dogs help find and rescue people in emergencies, detect drugs and banned chemicals. Loyalty and friendliness of the breed makes it suited for the role of therapy dogs. In numerous Beagle Dog picture galleries you’ll see many happy dogs and their owners.