1400s in Britain. The first imports to the United States appeared around 1876. They were brought here by General Richard Rowett, who lived in Carlinville, Illinois. He bred many fine from his imports and they were in great demand all over the United States. By the late 19th century, the National Club of America was established with its first Speciality Show taking place in 1891. The breed was divided into two varieties in 1928. The varieties are “not exceeding 13" in height” as measured from the floor to the top of the withers and “over 13", but not exceeding 15" in height”. The first Beagle standard was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1884 and was the first breed standard of the AKC. The standard was revised in 1957 and is the one “ ARE An we still use to this day. indEpEndEnT BREEd Famous Breeders Starting with the 20th century, some of and often approach a task the famous kennels included on their own terms.” Windholme and Rockridge, both of whom saw their haydays in the late 1920s and The Scent A Brief History of the Breed early 1930s. Of great prominence after Beagles are an independent breed and The geneses of the Beagle is first World War II and during the 1940-1950s, often approach a task on their own terms. recorded around the fourth century B.C. was Kinsman, Johnson, Johjean, Validay They are full of love and affection; however, in Greek civilization where they hunted and White Acres, just to name a few. one must not forget that they are first and with small hound-type . The Roman From the 1960s to the present, some of the foremost a . Their world is Empire brought the little hounds well-known Beagle lines include Busch’s, ruled by many centuries of working with, to today’s France and Britain around 40 Chardon, Just-Wright, Lanbur, Teloca, and also independently of, the huntsman. B.C. The Beagle-type that we would Navan’s Shaw’s, Starbuck The Whim’s and They are a pack type hunter which means recognize started to appear in the late many more. they will either be the leader or look to be led within the group. Beagles are a small hound with a big heart and a ton of stamina. A Beagle will stay on the and will not quit until the huntsman calls him off, or he physically can not run anymore. When he is “in scent”, nothing else in the environment matters but that scent. Therefore, to be able to live in harmony and successfully with a Beagle, you must have great a sense of humor and a ton of patience. These little hounds not only excel in the Conformation ring but in the Obedience, Agility and disciplines as well. Beagles are not only a beautiful hound but one that is very trainable if given consistent instruction with consideration regarding its Photography Unlimited Ad Design by Judy Roberts inherited instincts.

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