Interesting facts about Beagles

• The Beagle is a medium-sized hound.
• Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
• Beagles are also the most commonly used dog breed in animal experiments in the United States.
• Male Beagles will grow to an average height of 14 to 16 inches (35.5 to 40.6 cm) and average weight of 22 to 25 pounds (10 to 11 kg); females, 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 cm) and 20 to 23 pounds (9 to 10.4 kg).
• Beagle dogs are generally not aggressive and work well with children.
• The most common beagle coat types are: Two-color varieties (white with lemon, red,), tricolor (white with large black and light brown spots), and Tick-Varieties (white or black with different color spots).
• Beagle dogs were bred in England as trail hounds, used to hunt rabbits and hares.
• On average, a Beagle will live twelve to fifteen years.
• Beagles are prone to eye and back problems, heart disease, epilepsy, and chondroplasia.
• The Beagle has an even temper and gentle disposition
• Beagles are easy to groom. This small dog just needs brushing with a firm bristle brush and a bath when needed.
• Snoopy of the comic strip Peanuts has been promoted as "the world's most famous beagle".
• In June 2006, a trained Beagle assistance dog was credited with saving the life of its owner after using his owner's mobile phone to dial an emergency number.
• In the mid-1980s, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recruited Beagles to sniff out prohibited food being brought into the country through airports.