English Speagle

The Beagle is a small to medium-sized scent hound that presents a compact, muscular build perfectly designed for their original purpose of tracking rabbits and hare across varied terrain. The breed comes in two recognized size varieties: those standing 13 inches or less at the shoulder typically weighing under 20 pounds, and those measuring between 13 and 15 inches tall weighing approximately 20 to 30 pounds. The body is slightly longer than it is tall, creating a well-balanced rectangular silhouette that conveys both sturdiness and athleticism with substantial bone structure for a dog of their size. The head is fairly long and powerful without being coarse, featuring a slightly domed skull that is broad and full with a moderate stop. The muzzle is medium-length, square-cut, and straight, housing a large, broad nose with wide-open nostrils that reflect their extraordinary scenting capabilities. The eyes are large, round, and set well apart, expressing a gentle, pleading look that has made the breed famous, typically appearing in brown or hazel shades. The ears are one of the breed's most recognizable features, being long, broad, and set low, reaching nearly to the tip of the nose when drawn forward and hanging close to the cheeks with a soft, velvety texture. The coat is short, dense, and weather-resistant, lying close to the body and providing excellent protection during field work. Beagles display the classic hound coloring, with tricolor being most common featuring a black saddle across the back, white on the legs, chest, belly, and tail tip, with tan markings on the head and around the saddle. Other accepted patterns include red and white, lemon and white, and various combinations of hound colors. The tail is set moderately high and carried gaily but not curved forward over the back, tipped with white which traditionally helped hunters spot their dogs in tall cover. Their overall appearance resembles a miniature Foxhound with a sturdier build and more expressive features.

The English Toy Spaniel, known as the King Charles Spaniel outside North America, is a compact, square-bodied toy breed possessing an elegant yet sturdy appearance that reflects their aristocratic heritage as companions to royalty. Adults of both sexes stand approximately 9 to 11 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 8 and 14 pounds, with smaller individuals preferred when all other qualities are equal. The breed presents a cobby, well-proportioned silhouette built on sturdy lines with solid bone structure and substance that belies their diminutive size. The head is perhaps the breed's most distinctive feature, being large in comparison to overall body size with a characteristically domed skull and a distinctly pushed-in appearance created by the very short, well-laid-back nose positioned at the same level as the large, round, dark eyes. The expression is soft and appealing, conveying intelligence and a merry yet dignified demeanor. The muzzle is notably short with well-developed cushioning under the eyes, an upturned nose, and a slightly undershot jaw. The ears are very long, set low and close to the head, reaching well below the jaw when drawn forward, and are adorned with heavy, silky feathering. The coat is profuse, long, and silky in texture, lying flat or displaying a slight wave but never curly. Heavy fringing adorns the ears, body, and chest, with flowing feathering on both front and rear legs extending to the feet, where fused toes are commonly seen and accepted. Four distinct color varieties exist, each with historical names: King Charles featuring rich black with mahogany tan markings; Ruby displaying solid deep mahogany red; Blenheim presenting chestnut red markings on a pearly white ground; and Prince Charles showing black and tan markings on white. The tail may be naturally short or docked to two to four inches, carried at or slightly above back level, and features a silky flag of feathering.