The Beagle: A History, The Story of the Beagle

submitted: May 8th 2008 | by: MichelleAdams | Total views: 40 | Word Count: 462 | PDF View | Print Article

If you are looking for a new dog for your family, consider the many attributes of the Beagle. This low-maintenance hound is high on energy and is usually a friendly and playful choice for most clans. But where did the Beagle come from originally? It seems that this breed has a bit of a cloudy history, although Beagle-type dogs can be traced back as far as 400 B.C. in Greece.

However, the Beagle as we know it today probably originated in Great Britain in the first part of the second century. Beagles are thought to be a descendant of the Talbot Hound, along with Foxhounds and the Southern Hound.

England is the country that can receive the majority of credit for making the Beagle breed what it is today. It began in the middle of the nineteenth century with an Englishman by the name of Reverend Phillip Honeywood who bred these dogs as skilled hunters without much regard for the look of the animal.

Another man from England, Thomas Johnson, took the breeding process to the next level by creating dogs that were beautiful as well as skilled hunters. When Beagles first came to the United States, the same care was unfortunately not taken to keep the breed intact.

A man in Illinois by the name of General Richard Rowett imported Beagles from England and began the careful process of breeding high quality dogs. In 1885, the American Kennel Association began to recognize the breed of Beagle, and by 1888, standards were established for these dogs and the National Beagle Club was formed. Since that time, Beagles have continued to be one of the most popular choices in dogs in this country, due to their looks, skills and temperaments.

Are you convinced that Beagle is the perfect choice for your next family pet? If the answer is yes then your homework and research has just begun. Unfortunately, the popularity of these dogs has led to many puppy mills cropping up across the country.

These "breeders" are only interested in producing as many Beagle puppies as possible so that they can turn over a much bigger profit. Factors like health and temperament of the dogs is rarely a consideration in these situations. However, by spending time researching the Beagle breed and studying the history of these dogs you can go far in ensuring that you find a good, healthy dog.

By understanding a bit of the history of the breed and collecting other types of Beagle information you will go far in helping yourself to find the right dog for you. You can find this information through articles like this, by studying websites on the Internet and by talking to your veterinarian or responsible breeder. The right dog will bring your family joy for years to come. Enjoy your Beagle!

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About the author: Michelle Adams is an avid lover of the Beagle and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Beagle. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Beagle Training plus a whole lot more.


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