Do you know everything about beagles? Take this quiz to find out! This quiz is for anyone who loves beagles, wants to learn more about them, or is thinking of adding a beagle to their family. Whether you’re a seasoned beagle owner or just starting out, test your knowledge with this fun quiz.
(We use reliable sources such as the AKC website, among others, for our information. We try to be as accurate as possible!)
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The Beagle dog breed originated in France.
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The Beagle is generally regarded as originating in England. source: thehappypuppysite.com/beagle-facts/
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A Beagle WITHOUT a white-tipped tail does not meet AKC breed standards.
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the AKC breed standard doesn’t say anything about tail color, and AKC Judges state that the absence of a white tip is not to be penalized- source:nationalpurebreddogday.com/the-tail-is-a-clue/
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The translation of the word Beagle is “Loudmouth”.
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the French word ‘Bee gueule’ which means “wide throat” or “loud mouth.” source: omgbeagle.com/fun-beagle-facts/
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Beagles are generally not very vocal. They are known as a rather quiet breed.
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Beagles are well-known for being one of the most vocal dog breeds.- source: omgbeagle.com/fun-beagle-facts/
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Beagles have a reputation of being very easy to house-train.
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Due to their independent and stubborn personality trait, beagles are a little hard to train. source: beaglecare.com/are-beagles-hard-to-train/
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The Pocket Beagle is a mini-Beagle under 13″ and is recognized by the AKC as a separate dog breed.
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There are two Beagle varieties: those standing under 13 inches at the shoulder, and those between 13 and 15 inches. They are the same breed. source: AKC
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For the last 30 years, the Beagle is consistently in the Top Ten most popular dog breeds in the United States.
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Beagles are used in research more than any other dog breed.
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eagles are generally the most popular breed for lab use because of their friendly and trusting, temperaments. The research industry says they adapt well to living in a cage, and are inexpensive to feed. source: neeness.com/why-are-beagles-used-in-animal-research/
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Beagles tend to be wary of strangers. They make good guard dogs.
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According to the AKC, a Beagle with a Black and White coat meets the breed standard for coat color.
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A black and white coat does NOT meet breed standard. The AKC recognizes the following as standard Beagle coat colors-Black & Tan-Black Red & White-Black Tan & Bluetick-Black Tan & White-Black White & Tan-Brown & White-Brown White & Tan-Lemon & White-Red & White-Tan & White-Blue Tan & White. source: AKC
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Beagles are generally a healthy breed but are prone to obesity.
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one of the biggest threats to a Beagles 12-15 year life-expectancy can be linked to one thing: Obesity. - source: yourdogadvisor.com/beagle/
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One of the dogs below is an American Foxhound and one is a Beagle. Identify the picture of the Beagle.
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Beagles are know as having a distinct scent that many people find unpleasant.
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Their distinct odor can be offensive to humans. Beagles are particularly stinky for a variety of reasons. Some are due to health issues or medical reasons, while others are inherent in the breed. source: omgbeagle.com/why-your-beagle-smells-bad/
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Musladin-Lueke syndrome (MLS) is a genetic connective tissue health problem in Beagles that causes effected dogs to walk on the tips of their toes.
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One of the largest inherited disease concerns for beagle breeders is a disease known as Musladin-Lueke Syndrome (MLS) source: pawprintgenetics.com/blog/2014/09/14/inherited-diseases-beagle/
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Beagles are NOT stubborn. When you give a command-they will NEVER ignore you!
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Yep-You know Beagles!
