Pocket Beagle

An extinct beagle from England. It stood only 20–25 cm, and some were said to be small enough to fit in a pocket. A 1615 work on gentlemen’s sports recommended "little glove beagles" that served both as ladies’ companions and as hunting dogs.

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Size
medium
Life
1,500 years
Group
Working
Origin
England

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Reference source
Wikidata
Open source
Reviewed Oct 10, 2026

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