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though the majority of people are most familiar with the foxhound, there are other true hounds, of which the Beagle shown here is a delightful example. Like the Harrier and the Basset it is of low stature, some reaching no more than eight inches at the shoulder. Packs of Beagles are generally made up of the smaller ones, which are greatly in demand for this purpose. They are amoung the most faithful of all dogs, and thoroughly recommended in the home.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 25 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
The Beagle in appearance is almost a Foxhound in miniature, and is really the foothound of Great Britain. They arc used in packs (called "crys") to hunt the hare, and are followed on foot, the Beagle exercising indefatigable vigilance, energy, and perseverance. Every winding and double of the hare is scented and traced with a great degree of accuracy. Beagles vary in size; the "Pocket" or "Dwarf" variety must not exceed ro ins. at shoulder. There are also 12 inch, 14 inch, and even r6 inch packs. The colours are black, hound tan and white, and mottled.
1925 DOGS - No 1 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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One of the oldest of British sporting varieties, beagles or terriars (according to a writer of 1607) set upon foxes and badgers in the earth and by biting expell them out of their dens. Queen Elizabeth hunted her own Glove Beagles in Windsor Forest, and George IV hunted with his Beagles on Brighton Downs. The Beagle Club was formed about 30 years ago. and there is also an Association of Masters of Harriers and Beagles which safeguards the interests of packs retained for hare hunting. As a rule the smaller Beagles are kept for rabbit shooting and drag hunting.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 3 in a series of 50, issued by Players
This old hunting breed greatly resembles the Foxhound, but is much smaller and less massive in skull and muzzle. In comparison the Beagle is wider in chest than the Foxhound and many have more loose skin on the throat. The ears, too, may be set on lower at the sides of the head. Height varies considerably, some being nearly 16 inches at shoulder and others hardly 12 inches. The breed is used in packs to hunt hares and rabbits, the hunt following on foot. It was known in the time of Canute, and a pack of "Glove" or "Singing" Beagles was owned by Queen Elizabeth.
1937 DOGS - No 3 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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Beagles, the foot-hounds of this country, are used for hunting hares, the packs of Beagles being known as "crys." One of the oldest distinct breeds we have, the Beagle varies in size; the pocket or dwarf variety should not exceed 10 in. at shoulder. For show purposes they are divided into classes not exceeding 16 in. and over 12 in., not exceeding 12 in. and over 10 in., and not exceeding 10 in. There are both roughs and smooths, the colours being black, hound-tan and white and mottled.
1931 DOGS - No 4 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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