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: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds
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Some of the beagles taken were recovered and returned to Ridglan Farms, but several remain unaccounted for.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
As a result, in a settlement last fall, Ridglan agreed to surrender its state breeding license by July 1, 2026, ending its practice of selling beagles to outside researchers.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Envigo in 2022 forfeited about 4,000 beagles, some of which were adopted by celebrities including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Transport 20 beagles safely across the country — a challenge that called for the perfect vehicle.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
As a result, in a settlement last fall, Ridglan agreed to surrender its state breeding license by July 1, 2026, ending its practice of selling beagles to outside researchers.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Envigo in 2022 forfeited about 4,000 beagles, some of which were adopted by celebrities including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Transport 20 beagles safely across the country — a challenge that called for the perfect vehicle.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Beagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beagle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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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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