What does Beagle mean?
Modern: A breed of hound dog.. Beagle refers to a breed of small to medium-sized hound dogs known for their keen sense of smell and tracking instinct. The name is derived from the Old French 'beigh', meaning 'open throat'.
Is Beagle a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Beagle in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Beagle in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Beagle suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
New Beagle at Check-In
The other dogs eye the newcomer Beagle, wondering if he’ll organize their playgroups or just sniff out all the best spots. Either way, we’re all ready for some ‘hound-erful’ fun!