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The Beagle Followed His Nose and Found a Very Long Line of Ducklings

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Floppy ears hanging low and nose pointed straight ahead, a lemon and white Beagle stands at the foot of a wooden fence studying a very long line of ducklings. About ten yellow ducklings are strung out along the fence, a few standing tall and others pecking at fallen leaves. A watering can, some plant pots, and a patch of green garden are visible beyond the rails. The ground is dotted with leaves, and the afternoon light is warm.

Beagles were bred as scent hounds, which means their noses are incredibly powerful and tend to lead them wherever there is something interesting to smell. They are cheerful, curious, and social, and they usually do best with regular exercise and a secure fence, since a good scent can send them wandering. Around ducklings, a Beagle's curiosity needs close supervision, and gentle introductions on a leash or in a controlled space can help keep everyone safe.

Notice how serious the Beagle looks. His nostrils are flared, his ears are lifted by the breeze, and every inch of him seems to be taking notes on the ducklings. One of them stops to stare right back at him, completely unbothered.

The ducklings, meanwhile, hardly look bothered. A fence makes a handy guide, and they follow it in an orderly line like a tiny parade that has no idea a detective is watching.

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