# Beagle (*Canis lupus familiaris*) A Beagle is a small hound with a super sniffer. It loves to follow scents and explore trails. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Homes, yards, and paths where they can sniff - **Also known as:** Beagle Hound, Hound ![Beagle](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426684/objects/4405.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Carnivora - **Family:** Canidae - **Genus:** Canis ## 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 - **Super Sniffer:** Beagles have an incredible sense of smell that helps them follow even faint scent trails for miles. - **Vocal Communicator:** Beagles can produce a unique, melodious 'bay' howl that helps them alert their humans or other dogs. - **Endurance Tracker:** 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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — Provides care and companionship, receiving loyalty in return. - **Hunts:** [European Rabbit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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 - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Keep doors and gates closed—curious noses may wander off! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Beagle? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Beagle? 33-41 cm ### How much does Beagle weigh? 8-14 kg ### How long does Beagle live? 12-15 years ### How fast can Beagle move? 32 km/h ### What does Beagle eat? Beagles are omnivores who eat a mix of animal and plant foods, usually dog food. ### Where is Beagle usually found? Homes, yards, and paths where they can sniff ### How many babies does Beagle usually have? 2-14 ## Watch - [Play video: Beagle](https://www.snappit.app/videos/beagle) - [YouTube](https://www.snappit.app/published_manually) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Beagle: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/beagle)