the beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. it is a hound, and it has short legs and long, soft ears. beagles are mostly developed for hunting and finding hare, rabbit, and other kinds of game. they can do this because they can smell well and have very quick instincts. they are also popular as pets because of their good size, sweet temper, and health. this kind of character also makes them be used very much for animal testing.