Beagles are very good companion for dog lovers. They are driven by smell. They can sniff and sense things. The breed of pocket puppies breed history called Xenophon was raised in ancient Greece in 433 B.C. They were used for hunting hares and other small animals; they belonged to the family of hounds. In eighth century other variety was developed called st Hubert hound. Then later in 11th century B.C Talbot was brought to Great Britain. This was characterized by white colour and it is a deep throated hound which could track things by sniffing, it was then bred with grey hound to give southern hound. These beagle were available in different shades of colours.There are two breeds commonly used in hunting one is southern hound ,the other one is north country beagle. The south country beagles are tall, having long head. Energetic with good stamina, eventhough they are slow. The North Country beagles were crossed between grey hound and Talbot. They were comparatively shorter and had pointed muzzle, very much faster and had better scenting capabilities. They were developed in Yorkshire.

Later on in 20th centuries harriers were developed. Then onwards four different varieties were developed rough coated, lapdog medium and fox beagles were developed .they were bred between the normal ones and Scottish terrier. There are many associations to protect this pocket puppies breed history says variety, such as associations of masters of harriers and beagles. Breed raised from Kerry beagle has got better scenting ability. These are one amongst the top ten breeds of America.

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