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🐕 National BEAGLE Day ORIGIN & HISTORY
Sean Parkinson had this idea back in 2017 to push for a National BEAGLE Day and organized Beaglelandia in the UK. A final total of 1029 beagles procured a Guinness World Record for the Largest Dog Walk of a Single Breed on April 22, 2018. A year later Sean rallied support online for the National BEAGLE Day which celebrates these little sweethearts each year on the 22nd Day in April.
Beagles are adorable floppy-eared pooches that will melt your heart with their soulful puppy dog eyes. Perhaps the most popular beagle is Charlie Brown’s Snoopy, the beloved cartoon character from the 1950s. Beagles are small and very active. They require exercise and are known for being playful, enjoying socialization, and needing friends. Early on beagles have been used as companions in hunting.
My sister and her daughter have been taking care of their rescue beagle for many years now. Her name is Belle Belle. In fact, Kenzie Lou will be no doubt be studying to be a veterinarian in the near future. Beagles require grooming and TLC; check with your vet to know what’s the best way to care for your pet.
HISTORY of These Lovable Dogs
There isn’t much early recorded information about where beagles originated. In ancient Greece, dogs of similar beagle size were used for hunting in the 5th century BC. In the 8th century AD, we have documentation of the Flemish or St Huberts Hound which was the ancestor to the Talbot Bloodhound.
🇬🇧 The Beagles go to ENGLAND
There’s evidence that William the Conqueror took Talbot Hound dogs to England during his travels in the 11th century. These dogs were used for hunting but weren’t good runners. In order to increase the dog’s speed, Talbot Hounds were bred with greyhounds.
The earliest known beagles were called pocket beagles, typically only 8 to 9 inches tall. They were useful in hunting and chasing rabbits from thickets. These dogs could fit into the pant pockets of hunters. During the mid-18th century dogs of larger size were more useful for hunting and so the smaller beagle became extinct.
In the 18th century, two types of new dog breeds emerged – the Southern Hound and the North Country Beagle. These dogs were bred with larger dogs such as the Staghounds and this breed became the famous foxhound since they were used to hunt foxes.
In the 1840s the standard beagle was bred; they were the medium beagle, dwarf or lapdog beagle, fox beagle, and the rough-coated terrier. There was evidence in 1887 that only 18 packs of beagles existed in England. Beagle lovers came together across the Isle to preserve the beagle lineage. They formed the Beagle Club and the Association of Masters of Harriers and Beagles around 1890. What few beagle dogs remained were scooped up and later the number of beagle packs raised to 1902.
🇺🇸 Beagles Land in the USA
General Richard Rowett from Carlinville, Illinois in the early 1870s brought Beagles to the United States from England. Rowett’s Beagles are the first beagle bloodline of other American Beagles. In 1885 the first Beagle entered into the AKC was named Blunder. Beagles gained popularity in American households in the 20th century, they were used for hunting and also for family pets and they still serve both purposes today.
In 1928 the Beagle started winning prizes at the Westminster Kennel Club shows in 1928 and eleven years after that a Beagle received the title of top-winning American-bred dog of the year. In 2008, the Beagle received the “Best in Show.” Beagles are very popular; they currently hold the number three spot in the American Kennel Club’s “America’s 10 Most Popular Dog Breed List”. They consistently make it to that list year after year.
Take today to shower your Beagle with love. Get involved with animals today; you could even celebrate National PUPPY Day by adopting or fostering one.
🐕 HOW to Celebrate & Observe National BEAGLE Day?
Not sure how to LOVE the day? We’ve got a few interesting ideas to consider that may help get you started.
Here are some activities that you can do on National BEAGLE Day!
💙 Create SPECIAL time
Your beagle is your friend; set aside some memorable bonding time – just you and them. Let ’em know how much you love and adore them. Setup a nice game for you and the beagle to play. Next prepare something nice for them to eat, then give them a good rub down!
💙 ADOPT a beagle
Check local animal shelters or breeders and see if a beagle is right for your home or family.
💙 JOIN in the fun
Join a beagle-oriented chat or discussion group on any social media network. They’ll welcome you with open arms and you can share your experiences with fellow beagle aficionados! I’m sure someone would just love to see your adorable beagle pics.
💙 READ up
Educate yourself about the breed, especially if you already own a beagle or thinking about acquiring one. Make sure your current pet lineup would be compatible. Beagles need lots of love and playful activities to do. They’re an energetic breed and require daily exercise. They also are quite vocal.
💙 RAISE Social Awareness
Use social media posts with the hashtags #NationalBeagleDay, #BeagleDay, #Beagle, #AnimalHolidays, #AprilHolidays, #Holiday, #FindADayToLOVE, #iHEARTdays to support the importance of celebrating, promoting, and sharing with the world why you ❤️ National BEAGLE Day.
LEARN more about caring for BEAGLES
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN GETTING A BEAGLE
SEVEN Fun Facts you never knew about National BEAGLE Day
- There are two varieties of beagles: 13 inches tall and typically 20 lbs while the other is 13-15 inches and typically 20-30 pounds. Although they’re small dogs, beagles are built solid and athletic.
- President Johnson used to take his beagles (Him & Her) for walks on the White House lawn while talking to the press and was well known for playing with his dogs.
- Beagles are known for their long floppy ears – so long in fact they can touch their noses.
- Beagles have 220 million scent receptors; humans only have 5. And can be trained to recognize 50 scents. Keeping their ears clean is an important part of their grooming routine.
- During the 16th century, Beagles were pocket-sized, measuring 8-9 inches tall weighing 7-15 lbs. Queen Elizabeth I liked the pocket-sized Beagle, but by 1901 the breed died out as they weren’t really useful in hunting.
- The word “Beagle” was a common name referring to any dog breed that was a hound. The word Beagle means “open throat” in Old French. Beagles earn their name since they’re one of the most vocal dog breeds. Beagles can make three different sounds: a standard bark, a yodel-like sound called a bay that they use in hunting and a howl.
- Charles Schulz’s famous comic strip “Peanuts” from 1950 features a lovable Beagle named Snoopy. Growing up Shultz had a dog named Spike. Snoopy was originally called Sniffy. Weeks before Peanuts first launched a comic book featured a dog named Sniffy. Shultz on the recommendation of his mother changed Sniffy’s name to Nooty … uh I mean Snoopy.
Famous PEOPLE also born on April 22nd
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Isabella I of Castile
Queen of Castile and later the Queen of much of Italy who married King Ferdinand II of Aragon and began the unification of Spain as the first Spanish Queen. In 1893 she was the first woman on a US coin some 400 years after the voyage she financed for Columbus. Born 1451.
QUEEN ISABELLA I Quote
“I will assume the undertaking for my own crown of Castile, and am ready to pawn my jewels to defray the expenses of it, if the funds in the treasury should be found inadequate.” (concerning the Columbus expedition)
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Vladimir Lenin
Russian revolutionary best known for overthrowing Czar Nicholas II and being the founder of the Soviet Union. Lenin, who changed his name from Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, led the Bolsheviks to power in the 1917 October Revolution and played a key role in shaping the socialist state. Born 1870.
VLADIMIR LENIN Quotes
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth. Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted. No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses.”
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Jack Nicholson
American actor who played a wide range of characters for over five decades and best known for films such as One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Batman, The Departed, and As Good As It Gets. Born 1937.
JACK NICHOLSON Quote
“I don’t want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.”
Future DATES for National BEAGLE Day
| Year | Date | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April 22 | Saturday |
| 2024 | April 22 | Monday |
| 2025 | April 22 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | April 22 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | April 22 | Thursday |
🐕 Beagle FAQ
WHEN is National BEAGLE Day?
- National BEAGLE Day is an annual celebration held on April 22 each year.
Are beagles SMART?
- Beagles are intelligent; in fact, they’re the 131st smartest breed. But since they were bred for long and drawn out chases, they’re especially hard to train. Once they’ve picked up a scent, that’s all they think about so it’s problematic & challenging to retrieve them.
Are beagles LOYAL?
- Beagles are friendly, active, and loyal companions. They love to be around other dogs and people in a family setting.
Why does my beagle STAND on me?
- Dogs are social animals. Beagles want attention and are very attached & clingy to you. If you spend too much time away, they will miss you.
Why we L💜VE National BEAGLE Day
We need a beagle’s love. Beagles have many qualities like being bite-sized and having limitless energy that make them the perfect family pet. Most beagles are friendly & cheerful dogs who express their loyalty, love physical contact, play games, and solve puzzles. Their gentleness also makes them fine companions for children.
