11 Facts That Will Make Beagles Rise on Your List of Favorite Dogs

by N/A, 10 years ago | 1 min read

There's a lot more to beagles than their long ears and adorably droopy faces.

1. They have powerful noses.

They have 220 million scent receptors in their noses and can pick up more than 50 different odors.Â

2. They make great working dogs.

Their small stature and powerful noses make them great workers. They're sometimes used as bed bug sniffing dogs.

3. There's a beagle task force.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put together a Beagle Brigade that work in airport patrols to prevent the spread of insects and disease.

4. They're presidential.

Lyndon B. Johnson was a big fan of beagles and had two of them, named Him and Her.Â

5. They used to be much smaller.

In the 13th century, pocket beagles were used as working dogs by hunters.

6. There are many famous beagles.

Snoopy from Charlie Brown, Odie from Garfield, and Gromit from "Wallace and Gromit" are just a few of the famous animated beagles we know and love.

7. Their history isn't well known.

Their origins date back to the Ancient Romans. Since their lineage is so long, their origins aren't traceable.

8. Foxes aren't their friends.

Beagles are known for hunting down foxes.Â

9. They're quite loud.

Their name comes from the French word "begueule" meaning open throat. Their vocal cords are larger than that of other dogs.

10. They're known for escaping.

A simple fence won't keep your beagle in your yard. They're known wanderers who can even climb trees.

11. They have different kinds of barks.

They have a standard bark. They also do something called baying which sounds like yodeling. They're also known for the way that they howl.