Beagling

Facts and History of Beagling

Beagling is part of the reason why Beagles have surged in popularity. Beagles not only make great house pets, but also are very good at tracking wild game through the woods.

There is no better dog breed in the world than the Beagle when it comes to chasing after small game, like rabbits. Hunting hounds like the Beagle are happy to track down the small game through all sorts of terrain without having to actually have the experience of killing it.

So to enjoy the sport of Beagling you do not need any guns or worry about killing anything. All you really need is a good dog and a comfortable pair of shoes.

Because Beagles are small, you can keep up with them on foot, and you donÕt have to worry about riding a horse just to keep up, so this makes it very cheap to get started in this sport.

If your dog gets really good you can compete in Field Trials with other dog owners to see who has the best tracking dog. At Field Trials you will see a large number of Beagles at these events.

This is because the Beagle possesses many of the necessary qualifications which assure a great performance in the field. They are fast for their size and have a great deal of stamina, a keen nose, and endurance. The American Kennel Club states that the purpose of the field trial is for the dog to find game and pursue it in an energetic and decisive manner.

The History Beagling

This sport goes way back into history and it was largely due to British Royalty that this sport became so successful. People like Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, Henry VIII, William the Conqueror, the first Prince of Wales, King James I, and William of Orange were all into beagling.

In fact in many paintings, Royalty was frequently painted in full court Regalia, wearing the crown jewels, and with their favorite Beagles on their laps, or on horseback in the fields with their Beagles running alongside.

As you can see Beagles are great at tracking game due to their small size and great sense of smell. If you have a dog I encourage to give the sport of beagling a try.