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Introducing the Beagle
(Brief guide for prospective owners)
The real family friend..........
The Beagle's happy, affectionate nature and robust character makes it an ideal
family pet. They are extremely intelligent and keen to please. Their hunting
heritage gives them the quality of persistence and the ability to work things
out for themselves. Their rather 'happy go lucky' outlook makes them great
companions for all the family both human and animal alike.
Clean living..........
Being only 13-16" at the shoulder, the Beagle is a great little athlete, masses
of stamina and with energy to spare. They love plenty of exercise and, being
short coated, they are easy to look after, whatever the weather. A simple rub
down with a dry towel and they are clean again, even after the muddiest of
walks. Their dense, weatherproof coats. clean legs and small, compact feet makes
them a blessing in any household! Beagles never need to be clipped and their
strong, healthy constitution makes them an ideal choice for anyone looking for a
sporting breed with real character.
User friendly..........
Beagles enjoy eating and are extremely 'good doers', so it's far more a case of
being strict and avoiding tit-bits between meals or over feeding than having to
worry about trying to find something they will deign to eat. An adult beagle
only needs one meal a day, with usually a biscuit in the evening to go to bed
with.
Active sportsman..........
Like all dogs, they need daily exercise to keep them fit and happy, but the
beagle is a great entertainer and will play endlessly in a well fenced garden.
Owners need to adopt a sensible approach to keeping a dog - any animal left
locked up day after day without proper exercise will soon become a nuisance and
unwanted. Beagles are not a toy breed and really do need to have decent exercise
every day. If you have to exercise your beagle in public areas please do not add
ammunition to the anti-dog movement, by not clearing up after your dog!
All-round performer..........
The beagle's many attributes make it a perfect companion - they are thinkers and
doers and really enjoy joining in with all the action. They are good with
children and an ideal size for all the family to manage. Their fun loving
attitude ensures that everyone enjoys themselves.
A real hound..........
The Beagle is one of the smaller hounds, an ancient breed in Britain, he has
proved a joy to the sportsman for hundreds of years. In the opinion of those who
have researched the subject the Beagle has evolved from small hounds used for
hunting small game in Southern Europe. Beagles were first mentioned by name in
writings published in 1475. Chaucer called them the 'smale houndes' in
his Canterbury Tales. Followed on foot and on horseback they have been hunted in
packs after hare from time immemorial, and right up to the present. Queen
Elizabeth I kept a pack, and so did George IV.
The scenting prowess of the beagle is legendary and today they are helping
custom officers in the U.S.A. and Australia 'sniff out' illegal drugs at
airports. They are also being used in the U.S.A. to detect arson.
Over one hundred years ago The Beagle Club was formed acting under the auspices
of The Kennel Club for sporting purposes and exhibition. Since that time the
membership has increased from the 12 founder members to over 600 in all parts of
the world today.
Great fun to own..........
The popularity of the beagle has steadily increased with about 2000 registered
annually with the Kennel Club.
You can exhibit your beagle in the show ring against other beagles, at almost
all of the hundreds of dog shows held all over this country annually.
The Beagle Club extends a warm welcome to the new beagle owner, and offers a
wide variety of interesting beagle activities, including
Rallies, Matches, Open and Championship shows and the wonderful opportunity
to see your beagle drag hunting with the
Working Section.
When you join the club you will be kept advised of its functions which will
enable you to pursue whichever activity is of interest to you in the company of
a host of new friends.
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THE
BEAGLE CLUB