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beaglelike

Beaglelike is an informal descriptive term used to indicate that an animal resembles a beagle in overall form or demeanor. It is commonly applied to dogs but can be used more loosely for other animals in fiction, illustration, or comparative anatomy. Beaglelike is not a formal breed or taxonomic designation.

Typical beaglelike features include a medium-sized, sturdy body; a short, dense coat; and a head with a

Behaviorally, beaglelike individuals tend to be curious, scent-oriented, social, and energetic. They may be good with

In use, the term is employed in dog breeding, fiction, and descriptive writing to evoke certain traits;

moderately
long
muzzle
and
long,
pendulous
ears.
The
eyes
are
dark
and
soulful,
giving
a
gentle
expression.
Coat
patterns
commonly
cited
as
beaglelike
include
tri-color
(black,
tan,
white),
red
and
white,
or
lemon;
many
beaglelike
animals
have
white-tipped
tails
that
are
carried
high.
families
but
can
be
stubborn
or
vocal,
echoing
the
beagle's
baying.
it
is
not
a
practiced
scientific
term.
Related
terms
include
beagle,
beagling
(sport),
and
beagle-type
descriptions.