What kind of temperament and personality does the Beagle have?
To get an idea of what a breed might be like, always look at what he was developed to do (see the question above). Many of the Beagle’s characteristics — his energy level, independence, persistence, strong chasing and digging and baying instincts — are hardwired into his genes because they helped him excel at his work. I give you my honest opinions about Beagle temperament and personality — positives AND negatives — in my dog breed review, Beagle Temperament (What’s Good About ‘Em, What’s Bad About ‘Em).
