Origin and use: An English hound, the smallest of them all, but “one hell of a lot of dog in a small package”. It arrived in England in 1066 from France, though it seems to have originated in Greece where small pack-dogs were found as far back as 400 BC.
Height: dog and bitch 33 to 41 cm
Weight: not specified
Temperament: friendly, lively, affectionate
Useful information: As a pack hound a Beagle requires constant canine companionship and lots of exercise. Take special care of their ears, which must be cleaned regularly. They need a good brushing to get rid of dust and dead hair once or twice a week.

Breed clubs:
Beagle Club of Gauteng. PO Box 6612, Birchleigh, Kempton Park, 1621
Chairman Tel. 011 972 5667.

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Breeders:
Cherive. Clive and Maureen, 011 827 9743

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.