Postcard AU-709467

Australia: a maxi card issued in 2008 - Working dogs: beagle

Beagles are used across Australia for various forms of detection work. They are often used because of the keen sense of smell but also for their ability to be trained to smell out target items. They are also used because they are often less intimidating to the public than other breeds. According to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) web site “Beagles are chosen by AQIS as the breed of dog most suitable for the ‘friendly’ image of dogs working in public areas at airports and seaports”.