Beagle

Beagles''' are tough, sturdy, hard-working dogs. They are very common hunting dogs because of their strong sense of smell. They come in white, black, tan and brown. They have sleek medium-length fur. Their distinct howl helps hunters realize when the dogs have found something.'''

Origin
Beagle's date back to the 1500s and were breed by English hunters to hunt rabbits, quail and other small animals. Most likely, the Beagle is a cross between the Harrier and other English hounds. The name "Beagle" comes from various different words meaning "small", and the French term be'guele meaning gape throat referring to their distinct call. They were recognized by the AKC in 1885

Temperament
The beagle is loving, sweet and gentle. They are very brave and intelligent. The beagle is excellent with kids and normally good with other dogs. Non-canine animals can prove to be a problem because of the instinct to hunt, unless they have been around them since they were young. They are very stubborn and do not train easily. Nevertheless, mental stimulation is essential. When purchasing toys, it is good to get hunting related ones to avoid restlessness. If not properly led by humans, they will develop behavior issues like biting, growling, and destroying things when left alone. It is good to walk them in packs to avoid separation anxiety.

In popular media

 * Underdog is a beagle
 * In the TV series, Star Trek: Enterprise, Captain Archer owns a beagle named Porthos
 * The book and movie, Shiloh, is all about a beagle

Link
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Source
Dogbreedinfo.com