His ears are low sent and long with rounded tips, their size, length and shape ideal for scent hunting. They’re long and large enough to brush against the ground, picking up and retaining the tracked scent. His neck neck is strong and of sufficient length to allow him to reach down easily to scent, while his shoulders are “well laid back” and sloping that he can move freely.
In the chest department, his ribs are “well sprung” (for lack of a better description, they are bowed, not slabbed) making plenty of room for lung capacity. Good stifles (knees) and sturdy pasterns (“wrists”) allow him to work efficiently without tiring. His tail is covered with a good amount of hair called, “brush”, and the very end of that tail is white-tipped, making it easy to spot the dog.
This is a dog that’s “big for his inches.” With limitless enthusiasm and an infectious personality noted for good naturedness, it’s no surprise that the Beagle is the “every dog” and beloved by all.
Image: “Looking for Trouble” by Karen McClelland
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