The beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The beagle was developed primarily for hunting hare.

What two dogs make a beagle?

The Beagle we know today was created from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the Northern Hound, the Southern Hound and the Harrier. Known as "scent hounds," these breeds imbued the Beagle with a great sense of smell, making them excellent hunters of rabbits and rodents.

What's the origin of the beagle?

Beagles can be traced back to 16th-century England, where wealthy Englishmen often owned packs of hounds. The smaller hounds were the beagles, which were used in hunting rabbits and other small prey. They were also used as gun dogs, flushing game for hunters.