Beagle Coloring Book

The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed known for its friendly nature, cheerful disposition and excellent sense of smell.

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1. Origins: The Beagle originated in Britain and has a long history. He was originally bred as a hunting dog to hunt small animals such as hares. His skills in tracking and sniffing made him an excellent hunting partner.
2. Size and appearance: The Beagle is a medium-sized dog, usually weighing between 9 and 11 kg and reaching a height at the withers of 33 to 41 cm. It is characterized by short, straight legs, a strong body and long ears, which give it a distinctive appearance.
3. Character and temperament: Beagle is a friendly, sociable and cheerful dog. He is an intelligent dog with a cheerful disposition. It is often attached to its family and gets along well with other dogs and pets. Because of its hunting roots, the beagle may be interested in sniffing scents and tracking.
4. Physical activity: Beagle is a high energy dog. It needs regular physical and mental activity, such as long walks, runs and interactive play. Their need for exercise stems from their historical role in hunting, where they had to track and chase game.
5. Training: The Beagle is an intelligent dog, but he can be stubborn and fascinated by scents, which can sometimes make him more difficult to train. Proper training and positive reinforcement are important to keep him under control.
6. Breeding: The Beagle comes in different color varieties, including tricolor (white-black-brown), two-color (white-black) and one-color (such as white with red or lime green).
7. Health: Beagles are generally a healthy breed, but like many breeds, they can be prone to certain health problems, such as obesity, ear problems and eye disease.
8. Longevity: The average life expectancy of a beagle is about 12-15 years, which is quite typical for medium-sized breeds.
9. Popularity: Beagle is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Their friendly nature, compact size and charm attract many dog lovers.
10. Working as tracking dogs: Although the beagle is no longer so often used for hunting these days, it still works well as a tracking dog in various activities such as drug searches, as well as a companion and family dog.

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1. Name of origin: The name "beagle" probably comes from the Old English word "begele", which means "small". This is a reference to their relatively small size compared to other hunting breeds.
2. Tracking scents: Beagles have an exceptionally developed sense of smell. They are considered one of the best tracking dogs, making them used to find missing persons, drugs and other substances.
3. Breeding in old England: Beagles were bred in old England as hunting dogs, especially popular for hare hunting. Their small size and tracking skills were prized by hunters.
4. Charlie Brown and Snoopy: The character of Snoopy, a dog from the well-known cartoon "Peanuts," is inspired by the beagle breed. The cartoon's creator, Charles M. Schulz, had a beagle named Spike, which influenced the creation of the Snoopy character.
5. Beagles on the Moon: In 1971, the beagle race gained unexpected fame with a space mission. British scientist Colin Pillinger named his lunar water exploration mission "Beagle 2" in honor of the race.
6. Elvis Presley and beagles: The king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, had a beagle named Sherlock. The beagle was one of Elvis' favorite dogs.
7. World's smallest dog: The Beagle named "Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle" is one of the smallest dogs in the world. It usually measures about 20 cm at the withers and weighs 2-4 kg.
8. Beagles in advertising and media: Beagles often appear in commercials, movies and TV shows due to their friendly appearance and distinctive features.
9. Eating behavior: Beagles tend to be overly eager to eat and ready to rummage through trash cans in search of treats. Their sense of smell can get them to sample the scents they find.
10. Popularity in the United States: Beagles were for many years one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, and their charming appearance and friendly disposition attracted many families.