Retired Beagle Hound on Green Grass Porcelain Limoges

A beagle, the cheerful little scent hound with a nose for adventure, stands on green grass on this porcelain piece. The retired design was painted by hand as a Limoges box in Limoges, France.

Nose to the Ground

Beagles were bred in England to track rabbits, and few dogs follow a scent with such single-minded joy. Friendly, curious and famously vocal, they have become one of the most popular family breeds in America, as well as a favorite at airports where they work as detection dogs.

Hound on the Lawn

• A retired design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Fits a dog breed, hound or hunting grouping
• Pairs with the dog on grass and other breed pieces

For Beagle People

This is a natural present for a beagle owner, a beagle rescue volunteer or a hunter who once ran a pack of hounds. It also suits anyone who grew up with a beagle and still remembers its howl at the back door.

Breed collectors search for pieces like this by name, and a retired beagle is a good addition to any hound shelf. Set it in a den, on a mantel or beside a framed photo of a favorite dog.