Recent Announcements

• Beagle Puppy Care There are few things in life that are cuter than a beagle puppy, with his floppy ears, inquisitive eyes and a tail that always seems to be in motion. Those ...
  Posted Mar 10, 2010 3:15 PM by Ginny Woody
• One Viewpoint on Pocket Beagles Avoid The Pocket BeagleBack in the days when the British monarchy actually ruled the known world, and excess was accepted, the pocket beagle was a very popular type of ...
  Posted Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM by Ginny Woody
• General Beagle Breed Information Group Sporting, Hound Coat Short Color white with black markings, white and tan Size Small Height 13"-16" Weight 18-30 lbs Average Lifespan 12-15 yrs Country of Origin ...
  Posted Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM by Ginny Woody

Showing posts 1 - 3 of 3. View more »

Beagle Appearance

The general appearance of the Beagle resembles a Foxhound in miniature, but the head is broader and the muzzle shorter, the   expression completely different and the legs shorter in proportion to the body.This is because beagles were trained to use their sense of smell often, and they would bend down a lot. They are generally between 13 and 16 inches (33 and 41 cm) high at the withers and weigh between 18 and 35 lb (8.2 and 16 kg), with females being slightly smaller than males on average.

They have a smooth, somewhat domed skull with a medium-length, square-cut muzzle and a black (or occasionally liver), gumdrop nose. The jaw is strong and the teeth scissor together with the upper teeth fitting perfectly over the lower teeth and both sets aligned square to the jaw. The eyes are large, hazel or brown, with a mild hound-like pleading look. The large ears are long, soft and low-set, turning towards the cheeks slightly and rounded at the tips. Beagles have a strong, medium-length neck (which is long enough for them to easily bend to the ground to pick up a scent), with little folding in the skin but some evidence of a dewlap; a broad chest narrowing to a tapered abdomen and waist and a short, slightly curved tail (known as the "stern") tipped with white. The white tip, known as the "flag" has been selectively bred for, as it allows the dog to be easily seen when its head is down following a scent.The tail does not curl over the back, but is held upright when the dog is active. The Beagle has a muscular body and a medium-length, smooth, hard coat. The front legs are straight and carried under the body while the rear legs are muscular and well bent at the stifles.

This domain is available! This domain would be perfect for building a Beagle breeder website, advertising Beagle puppies for sale or a Beagle information site.