11 Facts That Will Make Beagles Rise on Your List of Favorite Dogs
There's a lot more to beagles than their long ears and adorably droopy faces.
They have 220 million scent receptors in their noses and can pick up more than 50 different odors.Â
Their small stature and powerful noses make them great workers. They're sometimes used as bed bug sniffing dogs.
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.
Lyndon B. Johnson was a big fan of beagles and had two of them, named Him and Her.Â
In the 13th century, pocket beagles were used as working dogs by hunters.
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.
Their origins date back to the Ancient Romans. Since their lineage is so long, their origins aren't traceable.
Beagles are known for hunting down foxes.Â
Their name comes from the French word "begueule" meaning open throat. Their vocal cords are larger than that of other dogs.
A simple fence won't keep your beagle in your yard. They're known wanderers who can even climb trees.
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.