Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Breed Details
Below are the details and facts for the Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Dog Breed
Queen Elizabeth Beagle
Queens Beagle
A favorite of Queen Elizabeth the I, the Pocket Beagle appears in literature as early as the 1500s. This breed is not your typical hunting Beagle, but a companion dog. Although similar in appearance to the standard Beagle, they are more laid back with less hunting instinct. Their small size and human oriented personality make them ideal pets for owners and families of any age. They are perfectly suited for indoor living and ideal for households with other pets. A guard dog this is not but they will alert you with a bark or howl if need be. Perfect for owners that desire a sweet, lively pet that require little maintenance, this breed needs hardly any grooming and will obtain their exercise indoors. This is a generally healthy breed with no well documented health issues.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Breed Description
This is a "teacup" size beagle and as was noted during Elizabethan times "small enough to be carried in a glove or gauntlet." They should not exceed 10 inches and weigh 4-12 pounds. Some sources maintain the Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle can also refer to the Toy size that reaches 13 inches and 20 pounds.
These cuddly guys will be devoted and affectionate with their owners and make a lively, playful companion for a child. Pocket Beagles are great with other pets as they are more calm and have less prey drive than standard Beagles. This breed will likely be friendly towards most people but may bay or bark if they need to sound an alert.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles are quite low maintenance. This pet will be able to meet most of its energy needs indoors. Grooming consists of little more than occasional brushing, ear cleaning and bathing as needed. Training is possible with consistency and this breed responds well to positive reinforcement.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Breed History
The modern Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle is a recreation of the original that dated back to Elizabethan times. Around the early 2000's breeders began selectively mating Beagles of smaller sizes. Although Beagles were originally hunting dogs, these Pocket varieties have evolved into primarily cuddly companions.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Appearance
The Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle is similar to the standard Beagle, but of smaller size and general "softer look". The shape, overall, is proportionate with a long back and strong shoulders. The head is long and domed, with large and low set dropped ears. They have a lively and good-natured expression and large round eyes of various colors. The short coat is typically white, black and tan but can be a variety of colors; the fur can be harsh or slightly softer than the standard Beagle. The tail of this breed is relatively long and always straight.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Colors
The images below represent the coat colors and patterns associated with Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles.
Cream and White
Tan and White
Tri-Color
White and Black
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Temperament
These playful little dogs will shower their owners with devotion and attention. Males will be more laid back while females will be dominant and controlling. These dogs are calmer and have less prey drive than the standard beagle and are less likely to bay and howl. They are lively and curious so will be active indoors and able to keep up with their owner outdoors. Their friendly and human oriented demeanor make them great for owners of any age.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Maintenance
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagles are quite low maintenance. This pet will be able to meet most of its energy needs indoors. Grooming consists of little more than occasional brushing, ear cleaning and bathing as needed. Training is possible with consistency and this breed responds well to positive reinforcement.
Grooming Requirements
Very little grooming is required for this breed's short coat. Occasional brushing and ear cleaning is the extent of it. Bathing should be done as necessary.
Exercise Requirements
This tiny breed will be active indoors. It has no stringent exercise requirements but is capable of keeping up with you whether you are on a walk or run. Their liveliness and curiosity makes it imperative to keep them leashed when outside of enclosed areas.
Living Requirements
The small size of this breed make it suitable for apartment life. They can also live in a house or outdoors in a fenced yard.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Health
Due to the wider gene pool of this breed compared to the standard Beagle, few health issues have been documented.
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Updated:June 6, 2016