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  American Kennel Club - Beagle
The origin of the name "Beagle" may have been derived from the French term "be'geule," referring to the baying voice of the hounds when in pursuit of game, or possibly the diminutive size of the hound.
Beagles are happy-go-lucky and friendly, making them a wonderful family pet.
In Beagle packs it is recommended that the whip be used as little as possible.
www.akc.org /breeds/beagle/index.cfm   (829 words)

  
  Beagle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beagles are scent hounds used primarily for hunting rabbits to larger hares.
Beagling has been referred to as "the poor person's foxhunting," as a Beagle pack (30–40 dogs) is followed on foot, not horseback.
Beagles are intelligent, but are stubborn and may be hard to train due to their strong will, which is common in the breed because of its curiosity (especially for scents).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beagle   (1760 words)

  
 HMS Beagle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
HMS Beagle was a Cherokee class 10-gun brig of the Royal Navy, named after the beagle, a breed of dog.
The Beagle was commissioned on 4 July 1831 under the command of Captain Robert FitzRoy, with Lieutenants John Clements Wickham and Bartholomew James Sulivan.
Beagle was originally scheduled to leave on October 24, 1831 but because of delays in her preparations the departure was delayed until December.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMS_Beagle   (1475 words)

  
 Beagle Puppies for Sale
Most Beagle dog breeders are more than happy to answer questions related to the purchase of one of their Beagle puppies and will be just as concerned about the type of person/household they are releasing one of their Beagle puppies to.
Tiny versions of the Beagle, about nine inches tall, were bred to be carried around in the hunters’ pocket, or to be followed about on the hunt by children or the elderly.
Beagles are friendly to dogs and children as well as strangers.
www.puppyfind.com /beagle.php   (751 words)

  
 Beagle FAQs
Beagles take their food very seriously, and so children must be taught to understand that the hound should be treated with respect and never to tease or approach a beagle while eating.
Beagles that have been raised and socialized in the home are truly "people dogs"; they need companionship and are rarely happy without their human pack members around them.
If your Beagle is going to be a member of the family, and not exhibited in shows or field trials or bred, it is highly recommended to spay or neuter him/her, not only to reduce the amount of unwanted animals, but also for the long term health of your pet.
clubs.akc.org /NBC/NBC_FAQs.html   (4754 words)

  
 Beagles: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Beagles are a dime a dozen, and most of them are bred and offered for sale by people who don't have the slightest idea of how to breed good-tempered dogs.
Beagles who don't get enough exercise become obese, which puts stress on their bones and joints and causes more health problems.
Beagles MUST have regular opportunities to stretch their legs and vent their energy, if you want them to remain healthy and fit.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/beagles.html   (800 words)

  
 Beagles - Choosing a Beagle - PetPlace.com
Though the precise origin of the beagle is unknown, the breed seems to have been a favorite human companion and vigorous rabbit hunter for centuries.
Despite a limited recorded history, it is generally believed that the beagle is one of the oldest breeds and is one of the breeds closest in appearance to the original hounds.
The adult beagle is a small breed and, in the United States, is divided into two size categories, 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder and under 13 inches at the shoulder.
www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-beagle/page1.aspx   (908 words)

  
 HMS Beagle Encyclopedia Article @ ArtQuilt.com (Art Quilt)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In early January 1832, on the creaky wooden deck of the HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin spotted a fl-backed gull encircling the hull of the ship, which had been...
As she required a new deck, FitzRoy had the upper-deck raised considerably, by 8 inches (200 mm) aft and 12 inches (300 mm) forward.
An atomic dielectric resonance survey carried out in November 2003 found traces of timbers forming the size and shape of the lower hull, indicating a substantial amount of timbers from below the waterline still in place.
www.artquilt.com /encyclopedia/HMS_Beagle   (1288 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Beagle
Beagle stubbornness should not rule the day; a puppy kindergarten and basic obedience class are in order for the new Beagle owner to learn how to train the puppy to be a well-mannered dog.
Beagles are relatively long-lived (12-15 years), but they are susceptible to a number of diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, retinal atrophy, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, and invertebral disk disease.
However, pet store Beagles are likely to be high-strung and harder to house train than dogs bred in private homes and kennels by breeders who concentrate on good health, good temperament, and trainability in their puppies.
www.canismajor.com /dog/beagle.html   (1737 words)

  
 Beagles
Beagles generally adore children and will play for hours with them, however, like any breed of dog, beagles need to be socialized properly with children, and also like any breed, you should never leave young children and beagles alone together.
Beagles can also howl, this sound was useful in hunting as it would alert the hunters when the beagles had cornered their prey.
Beagles that were bred in puppy mills can often be extremely difficult to housetrain, due to the fact that they are kept in very unclean conditions.
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/beagles.html   (4218 words)

  
 Beagle, Beagles, breeders, puppies, for sale, dogs
A truly trustworthy friend can be found in Beagles and they makes a great family pet as they are eager to romp and play.
Beagles are a good watchdog as they can be trained to hunt.
Beagles were known as the best hare dog among small hounds.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/beagles.htm   (365 words)

  
 ESA Science & Technology: Mars Express: no signal from Beagle 2 so far
More attempts to contact Beagle 2 are planned in the days to come.
Beagle 2 was released on 19 December on a course towards the Red Planet by Mars Express, which was the mothership for the 400 million kilometre interplanetary cruise.
Unlike Mars Odyssey and the radio telescopes, Mars Express has a communication system that was fully tested to contact Beagle 2, which gives ESA more confidence of picking up the signal in the coming days.
sci.esa.int /science-e/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=34463   (325 words)

  
 Beagle
The Beagle is a hunting dog - his quarry: the rabbit and hare.
Once his quarry's trail is located, the Beagle gives a distinctive howl to alert the rest of the pack.
Bred to work in packs, the Beagle loves company and should not be left alone for long periods of time.
www.ameridogs.com /BreedBeagle.htm   (348 words)

  
 ESA - Mars Express - Beagle 2 lander
As soon as it came to a halt on the Martian surface, however, Beagle 2's outer casing was due to open to reveal the inner workings.
However, Beagle 2 failed to communicate after it was due to land on Mars on Christmas Day 2003, and was declared lost on 6 February 2004.
Attached to the end of the arm was the Beagle's Payload Adjustable Workbench (PAW) where most of the experiments were situated.
www.esa.int /export/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/SEMPM75V9ED_0.html   (826 words)

  
 Quality Dogs - Beagle Information
Beagles are wonderful family pets that are also very popular for dog shows, field trials, bench shows, and many different types of hunting.
Beagles are also becoming popular with several pest control companies because of their ability to smell termites that are hidden deep inside walls, floors, and foundations in both homes and businesses.
Smaller Beagles compete in the 13” class which is for Beagles that measure 13” or less measured at the top of the back just behind the shoulder blades.
www.qualitydogs.com /Beagle/information.html   (974 words)

  
 SPACE.com -- Mars Probe Beagle 2 Wreckage Found, Scientist Says
Beagle 2 probe said Tuesday he believes he has located the craft's wreckage on the surface of Mars.
Nothing has been heard from Beagle 2—named for the ship that took naturalist Charles Darwin on his 19th-century voyage of discovery—since it separated from its mother ship Dec. 19, 2003.
An internal report in 2004 gave no definitive reason for the loss of the craft but suggested Beagle may have hit the planet's surface too hard because Mars' atmosphere was not as dense as expected due to dust storms.
www.space.com /missionlaunches/051220_ap_beagle2_found.html   (435 words)

  
 HOWTO Beagle - Gentoo Linux Wiki
Untill recently, beagle ebuilds only were available from this bug report.
Beagle has made it into portage, so it is no longer necessary to download ebuilds there.
If you receive an error here and beagled quits, it is possible that either dbus is not running, your environment is not set correctly, Inotify is not installed or extended attributes are not setup.
gentoo-wiki.com /HOWTO_Beagle   (1819 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - beagle, breed of dog, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia
beagle, breed of small, compact hound developed over centuries in England and introduced into the United States in the 1870s.
The beagle's short, close-lying, harsh coat is usually colored fl, tan, and white.
Once widely used, either singly or in packs, to hunt hares, today it is more popular as a field-trial competitor and pet.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/beagle.html   (212 words)

  
 Beagles on the Web: Beagle Rescue Resources
Beagles are too often placed in shelters or rescues when they don't live up to their hunting heritage, or when they grow from adorable puppies into mature adults who need a lot of attention.
Mixed-breed beagles can be an excellent choice of dog for people desiring the size and general personality, but who are looking for a "toned-down" version of the breed.
BREW is Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare, serving the Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest
www.beagles-on-the-web.com /adopt   (531 words)

  
 Beagle Information and Pictures, Beagles
Beagles have a distinct howl / bay of a bark when they are on the hunt.
A Beagle has a loud baying cry that was a delight to hunting horsemen, but can be disturbing to family and neighbors.
The Beagle is one of the most popular scent hounds because of his energy, willingness, and merry, sweet disposition.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /beagle.htm   (653 words)

  
 Main Page - Beagle
Beagle is a search tool that ransacks your personal information space to find whatever you're looking for.
Visit Installing Beagle for source build instructions and links to binary packages (available for most popular distributions).
Planet Beagle is an aggregator for the blogs of various Beagle hackers.
beagle-project.org   (238 words)

  
 Beagle at Doxette - The Right Dog   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Beagle Dog Gaines Meal 1948 Advertisement Color These little Beagle dogs are rushing forward for their bowl of Gaines Meal with Viactron.
Barney, the endearing Beagle dog who is the hero of this story, believes ''every dog should have a boy'' and waits for HIS boy impatiently.
Beagle Puppy Dog Holding Paws Poster 1984 Beagle dog puppies on this poster from 1984 and is titled ''Holding Paws''.
www.tias.com /6298/InventoryPage/1208836/1.html?pageNo=1;catId=Beagle   (1293 words)

  
 Summer Of Code - Beagle
Beagle has been accepted into Google's Summer of Code (http://code.google.com/soc/), a program to sponsor student development of open source software.
This is Beagle's first time participating in the project.
When a user performs an ordinary beagle query, the query will be forwarded to any available trusted host transparently.
beagle-project.org /Summer_Of_Code   (272 words)

  
 Beagle Flag Garden | American Horticultural Society A Z Encyclopedia Of Garden Plant | Garden Shed Green House | Lawn ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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achu.info /beagle-flag-garden.htm   (443 words)

  
 Beagles on the Web
While Beagles as a rule aren't known for their love of water, there are some that do enjoy it.
True to their hound heritage, Beagles are known for their beautiful singing voices.
Like any true Beagle, he loves to follow his nose, so he should not be left off leash unless he's in a securely fenced in yard.
www.beagles-on-the-web.com   (1148 words)

  
 BREW: Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare - Home
This sweet little 13" beagle girl (only 17 lbs) loves to get belly rubs and doesn't take up much room on the couch or bed snuggling with you!
We are turning down requests to take in beagles from shelters, animal control facilities and humane societies in our region every week.
If you've considering volunteering for BREW but didn't think fostering was for you - please consider doing homechecks for us.
www.brewbeagles.org   (284 words)

  
 Beagle Puppy - Beagle Dog Breed Information
The Beagle can be very mischievous and very bold at times so proper precautions must be taken when training and/or socializing this fun loving breed.
The Beagle is very eager to please, and is very intelligent however training must be consistent as this breed tends to lose interest and focus on something that catches his attention.
Ownership: If you are looking for Beagle puppies for sale from reputable Beagle breeders or to adopt a Beagle from a Beagle rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
www.nextdaypets.com /directory/breeds/1100024   (689 words)

  
 SPACE.com -- Europe's Latest Bid to Contact Mars Probe Fails
Mars Express flew over Beagle's designated landing site on Mars at about 1404 GMT but heard no signal, mission scientists said.
Beagle 2 has not been heard from since it separated from the mothership in mid-December, despite contact efforts by Mars Express, NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter and British and U.S. radio telescopes.
The diminutive, 143-pound lander was equipped with a mechanical arm to sample Martian soil and rocks.
www.space.com /missionlaunches/express_update_040111.html   (320 words)

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