Beagles were originally hunting dogs, used
for chasing hares (rabbits). They originated in Great Britain.
Beagles are hounds. Hounds are separated into two main types:
sight hounds and scent hounds. Beagles belong to the second group:
scent hounds.
Beagles are about 13 to 
16 inches high and weigh anywhere from 20 to 30
pounds. They come in a variety
of colors: white, black, tan, red, lemon and blue mottle. The
coat is short and thick.
They can be cheerful and affectionate and
are good with children. They make good watchdogs but are not
considered good guard dogs. Their life span is from 12 to 13
years.
At top is a fine group of Beagles. They
include A Breed Apart sculpture, a Beagle Frame from E&S
Imports, a Fuzzy Town Beagle, a Wide Eyez Beagle
from Russ Berrie, and two Beagles from Douglas Cuddle
Toys. You can find some of these Beagles in our Gift
Shop.
The little Beagle at left is the Webkinz
Beagle from Ganz. Owning this pet gives you access to Webkinz
World, a wonderful virtual world of fun and games. Click
here to take you to our Webkinz area.
