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: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds
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However, beagles found the hidden food quicker than border collies, basset/bloodhounds, golden retrievers, Labradors, and cocker spaniels.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2025
Then the chase suddenly turned my way with the three beagles in full cry.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Since 1999, Triangle Beagle Rescue has helped re-home 4,000 beagles in the state.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The photo showed Meghan drizzling honey on a croissant on an outdoor table with what looked like her signature jam beside the plate and a family beagle at her hip.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2025
Then the chase suddenly turned my way with the three beagles in full cry.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Since 1999, Triangle Beagle Rescue has helped re-home 4,000 beagles in the state.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The photo showed Meghan drizzling honey on a croissant on an outdoor table with what looked like her signature jam beside the plate and a family beagle at her hip.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Beagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beagle. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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beagle
noun
bea·gle
ˈbē-gəl 
: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats
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