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 Brownโs 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 whatโs the best way to care for your pet.
There isnโt 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.
Thereโs 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 werenโt good runners. In order to increase the dogโs 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 โ 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.
General Richard Rowett from Carlinville, Illinois in the early 1870s brought Beagles to the United States from England. Rowettโs 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 โBest in Show.โ Beagles are very popular; they currently hold the number three spot in the American Kennel Clubโsย โAmericaโs 10 Most Popular Dog Breed Listโ. 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.
Not sure how to LOVE the day? Weโve 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!
Your beagle is your friend; set aside some memorable bonding time โ just you and them. Let โem 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!
Check local animal shelters or breeders and see if a beagle is right for your home or family.
Join a beagle-oriented chat or discussion group on any social media network. Theyโll welcome you with open arms and you can share your experiences with fellow beagle aficionados! Iโm sure someone would just love to see your adorable beagle pics.
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. Theyโre an energetic breed and require daily exercise. They also are quite vocal.
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 โค๏ธ National BEAGLE Day.
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
โI 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.โ (concerning the Columbus expedition)
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
โA 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.โ
American actor who played a wide range of characters for over five decades and best known for films such as One Flew Over The Cuckooโs Nest, Batman, The Departed, and As Good As It Gets. Born 1937.
JACK NICHOLSON Quote
โI donโt want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.โ
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2023 | April 22 | Saturday |
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2025 | April 22 | Tuesday |
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We need a beagleโs 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.
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