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Definition of beagle
: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds
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That's what worked for Happy – a rather unhappy beagle.
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Beagles, popular hunting dogs, were the third-most popular breed in almost every Southern state, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
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Beagles are the top pick in Kentucky and French Bulldogs are No. 1 in Hawaii.
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BEAGLE BRAINSTORMING De Boer quickly began riffling through YouTube videos to study different animal behaviors, but some of his research was more hands on.
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Overall, most of the dogs were medium to large, with a beagle being the smallest breed to engage in scavenging in these reports.
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After pit bulls, the most popular dogs were Labrador retrievers (14 percent), German shepherds (6 percent), boxers (5 percent), American bulldogs (3 percent) and beagles (3 percent).
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The 4-year-old beagle alerted the specialists to suitcases belonging to travelers who arrived on different flights from Germany and London, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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The Pence family is used to owning dogs, having lost their beloved beagle, Maverick, shortly before the election last fall.
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Origin and Etymology of beagle
Middle English begle
BEAGLE Defined for English Language Learners
beagle
playDefinition of beagle for English Language Learners
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: a type of small dog used for hunting that has smooth black, brown, and white fur
BEAGLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of beagle for Students
: a small hound with short legs and a smooth coat
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