Italian Greagle

The Italian Greagle is an ideal cross between both the Italian Greyhound and the Beagle. He possesses the best qualities of both breeds. The Italian Greyhound is considered an ancient breed. This elegant dog's history can be traced back to the Middle Ages. This canine is believed to have originated in Italy. Its diminutive and refined image have been depicted on artwork throughout Greece, Turkey, and other Mediterranean countries. During the 1600s, his popularity spread throughout England and he quickly became a favored pet of the country’s nobility. During World War II, the breed was almost completely annihilated from most of Europe. Luckily, the Italian Greyhound had been introduced into the United States in the 1890s and many of the early canine's descendants remained in the USA. They helped become the breed’s foundation and reintroduced the popular pooch back into Europe. The American Kennel Club recognized the Italian Greyhound in 1886 and it was entered into the Toy Group. Although the Italian Greyhound is extremely fast, it is never used in lure racing. The Beagle’s early history can be traced back to the 5th century B.C. where these small dogs were used to hunt hare and also kept as pets. In the 11th century, the breed’s ancestors were brought to England. Back then, the Beagle was a small canine that could easily fit into a person's coat pocket. Hunters would use the fearless dogs to hunt in the underbrush. Elizabeth l favored the small Beagles and often called them her ‘Singing Beagles’. In the 1830s, Reverend Phillip Honeywood of Essex is believed to have started breeding larger-sized Beagles that are similar to the modern breed's appearance. Beagles were exported into the United States in the 1840s and became popular pets. In 1885, the Beagle was accepted into the Hound Group by the American Kennel Club.