| The Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds. | | | | smell alone to chase and kill rabbits, and bringing a |
| They are known for their outstanding personality and | | | | pack along with you on your rabbit hunting sessions |
| playful energy. The beagle is joyful, friendly, gentle | | | | will usually make a huge difference to your success. |
| and playful, and makes a wonderful family pet. He is | | | | The Beagle is full of energy and does great in a |
| an affectionate yet calm dog who loves everyone, | | | | family environment. They are very lively, active, and |
| and is excellent with children and with others dogs. | | | | high energy making a wonderful child’s |
| This hound is the most renowned of all for rabbit | | | | companion given the proper socialization. The Beagle |
| hunting. The beagle is a part of the family of dogs | | | | is a medium-sized dog and one of the smallest of the |
| known as gun dogs but the beagle is particularly | | | | hounds. The Beagle is also a type of hound with a |
| good as a scent hound. The exact origin of the | | | | short, easy-to-manage coat that requires little |
| beagle is uncertain, however, we do know that the | | | | grooming. It can come in a variety of colors, including |
| ancient Greeks and Romans had small dogs that | | | | black, tan, yellow, white, and orange. |
| hunted by scent as far back as 400B.C. It is an | | | | The beagle is usually quite active when inside, so a |
| ancient breed in Britain and may be descended from | | | | small yard is normally sufficient. Be sure to always |
| the Harrier and other ancient English hounds. | | | | use a leash when out walking with a beagle to |
| Of all the dog breeds for hunting rabbits Beagles are | | | | prevent it from running off in search of a trail. |
| specially trained hounds that are great at using their | | | | |