Beagle

Canis lupus familiaris

A Beagle is a small hound with a super sniffer. It loves to follow scents and explore trails.

Habitat: Homes, yards, and paths where they can sniff

Appearance

The Beagle is a small to medium-sized hound, typically tri-colored with patches of black, white, and tan, or lemon and white. It has distinctive long, droopy ears that hang close to its cheeks and a slightly domed head. Its expressive brown or hazel eyes give it a gentle, curious look.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyCanidaeGenusCanis

Beagle

Interesting facts

A Beagle's long, floppy ears help sweep scents towards their nose!

Beagles can be trained to sniff out specific items, like illegal foods at airports!

The name 'Beagle' might come from a French word for 'loudmouth'!

They love to make friends and are known for their happy, wagging tails!

Special abilities

Beagles have an incredible sense of smell that helps them follow even faint scent trails for miles.

Beagles can produce a unique, melodious 'bay' howl that helps them alert their humans or other dogs.

Beagles have powerful legs and stamina that help them tirelessly track scents over long distances.

Measurements & details

Length: 33-41 cm
Weight: 8-14 kg
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Top Speed: 32 km/h
Litter Size: 2-14
Gestation: 58-68 days

Diet & Feeding

Beagles are omnivores who eat a mix of animal and plant foods, usually dog food.

Primary Foods

commercial dog food
meat
fruits
vegetables

Ecological connections

symbiotic with

Human

Homo sapiens

Provides care and companionship, receiving loyalty in return.

hunts

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Historically bred to track and hunt these small game animals.

parasitizes

Dog Flea

Ctenocephalides canis

Tiny insects that can live on their fur and feed on their blood.

Traits

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Singing

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Domesticated

These are animals or plants that people have raised and cared for over a very long time. They live closely with humans, often helping us or providing food!

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