How to photograph your Beagle
Hold a treat right above the lens — a Beagle's nose will keep their face pointed exactly where you want it. A clear phone photo at eye level, in daylight, with both ears in frame gives the best result.
Did you know?
A Beagle's nose has around 220 million scent receptors, which is why they're used to detect contraband at US airports.
Portrait styles that suit a Beagle
Beagles have one of the most classic dog faces there is: big brown eyes, long velvety ears and a crisp tri-color pattern. That clean contrast of black, tan and white looks rich in oil-painting styles. [The King](/styles/royal-king) sets your hound against deep red and gold, and the warm tones bring out the tan on the head and ears.
The [Modern watercolor portrait](/products/custom-pet-portrait) suits a Beagle's sweet, pleading expression (the one they use at the dinner table) and adds their name on top. For a fun custom Beagle portrait, try the [Astronaut](/styles/astronaut) style: a nose-first explorer finally gets a galaxy big enough to sniff. The Cartoon portrait is a cheerful pick for kids' rooms.
Getting a great Beagle photo
The treat-above-the-lens trick works so well with Beagles because their nose leads everything. Have a helper hold the treat right above your phone, and shoot quickly while their eyes lock on. Outdoors, choose open shade so the white parts of the coat don't glare.
Those long ears are part of the charm, so frame the photo to include them fully; they often hang below the jaw. If your Beagle won't stop sniffing, wait until after a long walk when they're happy to sit. A sharp photo of both eyes matters more than anything else for a Beagle painting that looks like your dog.
Beagle gifts for hound people
A custom mug or face tee with your Beagle's name is a practical, personal Beagle gift. For the friend who sends you every Beagle video on the internet, add a tote bag or a phone case with their dog's face.
Shopping for a Beagle mom? Our dog mom gifts page pulls together the best options, and the gifts for dog lovers guide has more for every budget. Packing slips never show prices, so the order can ship straight to her, and you can add a greeting card with her Beagle's portrait in the cart.
Canvas, art print or framed: choosing your Beagle portrait
A custom Beagle portrait comes three ways. Canvas (from $89.99) is hand-stretched on wooden bars and looks like a painting without a frame. An art print (from $39.99) on heavy matte paper is the most affordable way to go large. Add a solid wood frame to either and it arrives ready to hang. Prefer to print it yourself? The digital download is $29.99. Our custom pet portraits guide walks through the options in more detail.