Beagle

The Beagle is believed to have evolved from the old Talbot or Southern Hound in France. They made their way across the channel to Britain, where they were known as ‘begles and used to hunt rabbit. The word ‘beag’ means small in Celtic or in French the word ‘begueule’ means gape throat.

They are alert and good tempered, they are rarely aggressive. They need firm handling but not harsh as they are strong willed and not that easy to train. They tend to wander if they smell something interesting, and it’s sometimes hard to get their attention to get them to come back. They crave company and love children.