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Beagles are gentle, fun-loving hounds who enjoy long meandering walks followed by plenty of down time next to their owners. Small in stature, beagles were bred to be hunting dogs and to this day are led by their nose. Their sharp sense of smell makes them a top choice for small-game hunters, and you"ll often see them employed as detection dogs searching for contraband at U.S. borders. Beagles require plenty of daily exercise and can fit in well with active families. These petite pups have long been a favorite of American families and currently rank as the seventh most popular breed in the U.S.