Beagles are thought to originate from the Talbot Hound, a dog brought to Great Britain by William the Conqueror in the Eleventh Century.
Beagles are also thought to have originated from the Kerry Beagles from Ireland.
These dogs are generally used for hunting and the sport was known as a poor person's foxhunting because people follow the dogs on foot and not on horses.
Beagles are primarily used to hunt rabbits, since they have a strong ability to pick up the scents of rabbits.
Good Natured Dogs: Beagles are known for their sweet, gentle disposition and good tempers.
They are generally intelligent, but tend to be stubborn and may be hard to train.
They are extremely playful and energetic and enjoy long walks and running.
They love tracking after a scent they took a whiff on.
Highly curious, these dogs follow the scent until they get to it.
They might also get distracted from the walks because of the smell! A beagle is a medium sized dog with a similar appearance to a foxhound but with shorter and smaller legs and longer ears.
They are known for their strong sense of smell and are used primarily for hunting games, bears and deer.
The cartoon character is correct when portraying Snoopy as loyal, since this breed is generally known for its being loyal to its owner and being good natured and well tempered.
Because of their hunting abilities, beagles are generally active and love to run around and exercise..
Beagles are very gentle in nature and are known to get along well with children.
They also have mild separation anxieties mainly because they are pack animals and are used to having company along.
This may also be a reason why they get along well with humans.