Beagles are sturdy compactly-built hounds, conveying the impression of quality without coarseness.
They are a merry hound whose essential function is to hunt, primarily hare, by following a scent. Bold, with great activity, stamina and determination.
Alert, intelligent and of even temperament. They are amiable and alert, showing no aggression or timidity.
Porthos is named after the French Musketeer from Alexander Dumas' classic story about Porthos, Athos and Aramis.