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Beagle
First records of the Beagle can be found more than 2000 years ago in ancient Greece, where they were used to hunt and trail small, game-like hares and rabbits by scent.
The modern breed was developed in Britain around the 1830s, from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound and possibly the Harrier. In Britain, Beagles were used as a hunting hound since the 14th century and hunted hares and foxes.
Reverend Phillip Honeywood established a Beagle Pack in Essex in the 1830s and from this pack he established a breeding program which is believed to have formed the basis for the modern Beagle breed. Honeywood’s Beagles were small (about 25 cm) and, according to John Mills in The Sportsman’s Library in 1845, they were pure white.
These dogs were produced primarily for hunting also known as Beagling and it was Thomas Johnson who then refined the breeding to produce dogs that were both attractive and skilled hunters. This led to two distinct coat differences: the rough and smooth-coated varieties. The rough-coated Beagle became extinct at the beginning of the 20th century.
Although bred for hunting, Beagles are versatile and are nowadays used for various other roles in detection and therapy.
The average longevity of Beagles is 12–15 years. Their long floppy ears can mean that the inner ear does not receive a substantial air flow or that moist air becomes trapped, and this can lead to ear infections.
A strong and solidly built hound is of medium height ranging from 33 – 40 centimeters. As a hunting dog, the Beagle’s neck should be sufficiently long to enable them to easily put their nose to the ground to find a scent. The breed’s colours are varied with the most common being tricolour, a combination of black, tan and white. But other combinations such as tan and white or lemon and white are also found.
In Australia, dog breeds are separated into 7 groups. Beagles belong to Group 4 – Hounds. For a list of all the breeds in Group 4 – Hounds, please visit the Australian National Kennel Club.
For enquiries about owning a Beagle, please contact: The Beagle Club VIC, The Beagle Club NSW, The Beagle Club QLD, The Beagle Club SA, Beagle Breeders on Dogzonline.
Personality
Activity Level
Size
Food
Environment
Beagle Personality:
Beagles are an intelligent breed with a leveled temperament and a nice natured character. The breed needs plenty of company as it can quickly become bored if left to its own devices. Due to its stubborn nature, some believe the Beagle is difficult to train, but the breed is great with children and people of all ages.
The Beagle has an extremely strong sense of smell and is probably their most important sense. As a result, this can take over from everything else. When they are on a scent, they have very little focus for anything else, including owners calling to them to come back, or hazards such as busy roads. You need to be committed to training your Beagle so they will return on call or to focus on other senses beside their sense of smell.
Beagle Personality:
Beagles are an intelligent breed with a leveled temperament and a nice natured character. The breed needs plenty of company as it can quickly become bored if left to its own devices. Due to its stubborn nature, some believe the Beagle is difficult to train, but the breed is great with children and people of all ages.
The Beagle has an extremely strong sense of smell and is probably their most important sense. As a result, this can take over from everything else. When they are on a scent, they have very little focus for anything else, including owners calling to them to come back, or hazards such as busy roads. You need to be committed to training your Beagle so they will return on call or to focus on other senses beside their sense of smell.
Beagle Activity Level:
Beagles are generally active dogs but do like to spend their day snoozing! They love to run, walk and explore and are very capable of keeping up with you on adventures. They are an ideal pet for an active family.
Beagle Size:
A Beagle is of medium height, being between 33-40 centimeters with a short, dense coat. And in generally should weigh 12-15kg depending on the size, it is not uncommon to see many overweight beagles.
Beagle Food:
One of the biggest problems with Beagles is being overfed. They have an immense food drive and are often fed more than they need. As a result, it is often common to see an overweight or obese Beagle which will significantly reduce their health.
 A good quality brand such as Taste of the Wild or Diamond Naturals will keep your Beagle healthy and active, and fed the right proportions it should not be overweight.
Keep freshwater available at all times.
We recommend speaking to your breeder for further dietary advice.
Beagle Environment:
An active dog, the Beagle is best suited to a home with a backyard where it can be freely exercised. Good fencing is a must with this breed. The beagle is a pack animal and as such needs to have regular companionship. They will tend to wander or get into mischief if they are left on their own for long periods of time. The best home for a Beagle is one where they have company for most of the day, either human or in the company of another dog. Beagles need the company of their human pack or another canine friend.
Beagle Breeders:
| Breeder Name |
Janine Wright |
| Kennel / Prefix Name |
Harlika Beagles |
| Recommended Food | All Taste of the Wild formulas |
| Email Address |
sjwhittaker@bigpond.com |
| Phone Number | 0409 881 991 |
| Website |
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| State | NSW |
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