The Beagle Top of the Dog Breeds for Hunting Rabbits

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 andpack along with you on your rabbit hunting sessions
playful energy. The beagle is joyful, friendly, gentlewill usually make a huge difference to your success.
and playful, and makes a wonderful family pet. He isThe 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 rabbitcompanion given the proper socialization. The Beagle
hunting. The beagle is a part of the family of dogsis a medium-sized dog and one of the smallest of the
known as gun dogs but the beagle is particularlyhounds. The Beagle is also a type of hound with a
good as a scent hound. The exact origin of theshort, easy-to-manage coat that requires little
beagle is uncertain, however, we do know that thegrooming. It can come in a variety of colors, including
ancient Greeks and Romans had small dogs thatblack, tan, yellow, white, and orange.
hunted by scent as far back as 400B.C. It is anThe beagle is usually quite active when inside, so a
ancient breed in Britain and may be descended fromsmall 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 areprevent it from running off in search of a trail.
specially trained hounds that are great at using their