How do I know if my dog is a Beagle?

Look for: Long low-set droopy ears; Tricolor (black/tan/white) coat; White-tipped tail; Compact hound build. The Beagle is a small scent hound with a keen nose, long droopy ears, and a classic tricolor coat.

What size is a Beagle?

Small. Short, dense, tricolor common.

Beagle

The Beagle is a small scent hound with a keen nose, long droopy ears, and a classic tricolor coat.

Size

Small

Coat

Short, dense, tricolor common

Temperament

Curious, merry, friendly

How to recognize a Beagle

Long low-set droopy ears
Tricolor (black/tan/white) coat
White-tipped tail
Compact hound build

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