FCI-Standard N\u00b0 161<\/p>\n
BEAGLE<\/p>\n
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ORIGIN<\/strong>: Great Britain. The Beagle, said to have been bred down from the larger Foxhound to hunt with men on foot, preferably after the hare. He is still used in packs, very often organised by institutions, including colleges and schools. A bustling, eager little dog, full of enthusiasm and vigour, ever ready for any activity which involves him. Everything about the breed gives the impression of athleticism and there is no better sight than a Beagle pack in full pursuit, their heads down to the scent, their A sturdy, compactly-built hound, conveying the impression of quality without coarseness. A merry hound whose essential function is to hunt, primarily hare, by following a scent. Bold, with great activity, stamina and determination. Alert, intelligent and of even temperament. Amiable and alert, showing no aggression or timidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fair length, powerful without being coarse, finer in the bitch, free from frown and wrinkle. Short in the couplings, but well balanced. Sturdy, moderately long. Set on high, carried gaily but not curled over back or inclined forward from root. Well covered with FOREQUARTERS: Back level, firm with no indication of roll. Hair: Short, dense and weatherproof. Desirable minimum height at the withers 33 cms. Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on its ability to perform its traditional work. N.B.: Source:\u00a0www.fci.be\/en\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UTILIZATION<\/strong>: Scent Hound.
FCI-CLASSIFICATION<\/strong>: Group 6 Scent hounds and related breeds.
Section 1.3 Small-sized Hounds.
With working trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
sterns up in rigid order as they concentrate on the chase. During the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I there
were wirehaired Beagles, some of which were small enough to be carried in the pocket of a hunting jacket. Size has increased over the years but smaller versions of the breed, called \u2018pocket Beagles\u2019, are sometimes born.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGENERAL APPEARANCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS<\/strong>: Length of head, between occiput and tip of nose, divided by stop, as equally as possible. Height to
elbow about half height at withers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
HEAD <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Slightly domed, moderately wide, with slight peak.
Stop: Well defined, dividing length, between occiput and tip of nose, as equally as possible.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Broad, preferably black, but less pigmentation permissible in lighter coloured hounds. Nostrils wide.
Muzzle: Not snipy.
Lips: Reasonably well flewed.
Jaws \/ Teeth: Jaws should be strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
EYES<\/strong>: Dark brown or hazel, fairly large, not deep set or prominent set well apart with mild appealing expression.
EARS<\/strong>: Long, with rounded tip, reaching nearly to end of nose when drawn out. Set on low, fine in texture and hanging gracefully close to cheeks.
NECK<\/strong>: Sufficiently long to enable hound to come down easily to
scent, slightly arched and showing little dewlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBODY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Topline: Straight and level.
Loin: Loins powerful and supple.
Chest: Let down to below elbow. Ribs well sprung and extending well back.
Underline and belly: Without excessive tuck-up.
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hair, especially on underside.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLIMBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shoulder: Well laid back, not loaded.
Elbow: Firm, turning neither in nor out.
Forearm: Forelegs straight and upright well under the hound, good substance and round in bone, not tapering off to feet.
Metacarpus (Pastern): Short.
Forefeet: Tight and firm. Well knuckled up and strongly padded. Not hare-footed. Nails short.
HINDQUARTERS:
Thigh: Muscular.
Stifle (Knee): Well bent.
Hock joint: Firm, well let down and parallel to each other.
Hind feet: Tight and firm. Well knuckled up and strongly padded. Not hare-footed. Nails short.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGAIT \/ MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stride free, long reaching in front and straight without high action; hind legs showing drive. Should not move close behind nor paddle nor plait in front.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCOAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Colour: Tricolour (black, tan and white); blue, white and tan; badger pied; hare pied; lemon pied; lemon and white; red and
white; tan and white; black and white; all white. With the exception of all white, all the above mentioned colours can be found as mottle. No other colours are permissible. Tip of stern white.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSIZE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Desirable maximum height at the withers 40 cms.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAULTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS
<\/strong>\u2022 Aggressive or overly shy
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully
descended into the scrotum.
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed
typical conformation should be used for breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nINTERESTING VIDEOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n