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Beagles and Beagling 
studied in the production of this useful and beautiful 
little hound as are those of any other variety of 
domestic animal. Haphazard breeding is no 
longer resorted to. Blood lines have a definite 
value, consequently the beagle fancier, whether he 
be professional or amateur, wishes to know all he 
can learn about his favorite breed and he who is 
successful measures his triumphs by the time and 
study he has given his hobby. 
In a book confined to the limitations of the 
present little volume it is impossible to go into the 
most minute details of the beagle’s history, for the 
subject is much larger than the size of the dog 
might warrant, but his inches are not measured 
when writing of his many desirable qualities. He is 
unquestionably a dog for all time; he occupies a 
distinctive place in the realms of field sports. 
Granting this to be beyond dispute, 1 shall endeavor 
to at least touch upon the most salient features of 
his sphere of usefulness and his development in 
America. 
