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: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds
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Ridglan Farms, which was under investigation on allegations of mistreating its dogs, agreed to halt its breeding operation by July 1, meaning employees can no longer breed and sell beagles at the facility.
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Using the beagles' remarkable sense of smell, health startup 'Spotitearly' has created a test for people to get pre-screened for cancer as a way to increase chances of early detection.
—Felicia Faber, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Even short-haired dogs such as beagles and dachshunds require regular grooming to maintain coat health and detect problems early.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Another image captured Princess Lilibet spinning in a director’s chair with the family beagle at her feet, while Meghan’s close friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin — who appears in both seasons of With Love, Meghan — opened the door.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Using the beagles' remarkable sense of smell, health startup 'Spotitearly' has created a test for people to get pre-screened for cancer as a way to increase chances of early detection.
—Felicia Faber, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Even short-haired dogs such as beagles and dachshunds require regular grooming to maintain coat health and detect problems early.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Another image captured Princess Lilibet spinning in a director’s chair with the family beagle at her feet, while Meghan’s close friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin — who appears in both seasons of With Love, Meghan — opened the door.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Beagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beagle. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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beagle
noun
bea·gle
ˈbē-gəl 
: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats
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