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Beagle D.5 180
The beagle is a Dog breed, breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The beagle was developed primarily for Tracking (hunting), hunting hare, known as beagling. Possessing a great sense of smell and superior tracking instincts, the beagle is the primary breed used as a detection dog for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around the world. The beagle is intelligent and is a popular Companion dog, pet due to its size, good temper, and a lack of Dog health#Genetic diseases, inherited health problems. The modern breed was developed in Great Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot (dog), Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound, and possibly the Harrier (dog), Harrier. Beagles have been depicted in popular culture since Elizabethan era, Elizabethan times in literature and paintings and more recently in film, television, and comic books. History The origin of the beagle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kennel Club
The Kennel Club ("KC") is the official kennel club of the United Kingdom. It is the oldest recognised kennel club in the world. Its role is to oversee various canine activities including dog shows, dog agility and working trials. It also operates the national register of pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom and acts as a lobby group on issues involving dogs in the UK. Its headquarters are on Clarges Street in Mayfair, London, with business offices in Aylesbury. The Kennel Club registration system divides dogs into seven breed groups. The Kennel Club Groups are: Hound group, Working group, Terrier group, Gundog group, Pastoral group, Utility group and Toy group. As of 2021, The Kennel Club recognised 222 breeds of dog. The Kennel Club licenses dog shows throughout the UK, but the only dog show it actually runs is Crufts. The show has been held since 1928 and attracts competitors from all over the world. It is held every March at the NEC, Birmingham, and includes the less for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
