Hound Group
Beagle
The job
Beagles were developed in England as small hounds to track rabbits.
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There are reports of hounds used for hunting in England even before the Romans arrived in 55 b.c.
Height 13 inches & under, 13-15 inches. Weight under 20 pounds (13 inches & under), 20-30 pounds (13-15 inches).
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Photo: Jonatan De Geest. CC BY-SA 3.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
