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Beagle — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Beagle — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Beagle originates in France.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI registers the breed under standard N° 290.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 45–50 cm.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a close, hard hound coat of medium length.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Tri-colour (fawn with a black blanket and white) is accepted; merle and brindle patterns are not permitted.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are dark and of a frank, lively, intelligent expression, and the tail is set moderately high and carried gaily with a slight curve.

Sources

Beagle — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/beagle_combined.txt