Successful Expedition to IDS Floracanis Olomouc
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, our kennel **Dukes of the South** headed to the MVP Floracanis International dog show in Olomouc. Into the show ring, we…
On the Trail of the Black Knight
In mid-September, we headed to Švábenice with our young Beagle, Jeff. An important training milestone awaited us there on September 14, 2026: for the first time, we wanted to put his natural…
An End to Anonymous Puppies and Extreme Breeding: What the New EU Regulation Brings and What It Means for Beagle Breeding in the Czech Republic
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have approved the first comprehensive pan-European regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats – Regulation (EU) 2026/1818. The Parliament voted in favor in April 2026, the member states in the Council definitively confirmed it on May 22, 2026 (ČT24), and it was signed on June 17, 2026.
Successful Specialty Show in Kestřany for Dukes of the South
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, we attended the Beagle Club ČR Special Show with our beagles from the Dukes of the South kennel. In the pleasant surroundings of South Bohemian Kestřany, we…
Jeff becomes a new Austrian Junior Champion at the Salzburg dog show
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, we attended the Alpensieger CACIB II International Dog Show in Salzburg, Austria, with our young Beagle, Jeff. Jeff competed in the Junior Class and performed w…
Jeff Shined at Duodanube Bratislava 2026
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, we headed to the Duodanube Bratislava International Dog Show with our young beagle Jeff. Given our busy schedule, it was a quick one-day trip o…
Young Blood in the Ring: Falco and Junior Handling
Sunday, July 26, 2026, belonged to the International Dog Show (CACIB) in Częstochowa, Poland. For our Beagle breeding kennel **Dukes of the South**, this day was full of …
Dukes of the South at the International Dog Show in Częstochowa: Championship, Sun, and First-Ever Titles
In July, we headed abroad with our pack from the Dukes of the South breeding kennel to compete at the prestigious two-day International Dog Show Czestoc…
Falco shone at the international dog show in Mladá Boleslav
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, our kennel Dukes of the South participated in the INTERDOG BOHEMIA international dog show in Mladá Boleslav. Our Beagle Falco was presented here in …
Great success of our Jeffrey at the National Dog Show in Mladá Boleslav
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the National Dog Show took place in Mladá Boleslav, and our young Beagle Jeff from the Dukes of the South kennel participated as well. Under the guidance of judge …
Hot summer, great atmosphere and a huge success at INTERCANIS Brno 2026
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Brno Exhibition Centre (BVV) became the center of the canine world. The INTERCANIS International Dog Show, boasting the prestigious CACIB title, attracted hundreds of…
A successful day for Dukes of the South at the Club Show in Kovalovice
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the prestigious Club Show of the Beagle Club of the Czech Republic took place in Kovalovice. Our breeding kennel Dukes of the South had a strong representation there, and our dogs…
Falco is the new Austrian Champion of Beauty
Dukes of the South kennel is delighted to share the great success of our Beagle Falco. At the international triple dog show in Klagenfurt, Austria, by Lake Wörthersee, which took place on 4. …
Great success of young Jeff at the triple show in Klagenfurt
The beginning of July belonged to Klagenfurt, Austria, where a marathon of three international dog shows, International Shows Klagenfurt - Wörthersee (2x CAC…), took place starting from July 4, 2026
Tropical Klatovy: How our Beagles shone under the Šumava morning sun
The last Saturday of June belonged to one of the most anticipated events of this year's show season – the National Dog Show in Klatovy. As the Dukes of the South kennel, which is ded…
Jeff shined at the Grand Prix Slovakia in Nitra
We are delighted to share with you the latest success from the show ring. Our young Beagle Jeff from the Dukes of the South kennel participated on Saturday, June 13, 2026...
Falco and the bloodhound tracking trials: A day in the Švábenice forests
In the calendar of our breeding kennel Dukes of the South, Thursday, September 18, 2025, had been marked in red long in advance. It was on this very day that the blood tracking…
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Beagle World Tour Part 2: Elite British Lines and Rising World Stars
Beagle Types — British, American and Regional Variants
The Beagle has two officially recognized types — British (FCI standard No. 161) and American (AKC) — plus several regional lines. Overview of differences in proportions, appearance and temperament.
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Beagle World Tour part 1: A guide to the world's best lines and their influence on Czech breeding