The holiday special
Pup Prints
Charcoal portrait of a Beagle

Custom Beagle Portraits

A nose with a dog attached, and the sweetest face in the pack.

Upload a photo of your Beagle to see the portrait.

Shown: Charcoal, a Beagle

Upload a photo

Portraits of Beagles

Beagles are scent hounds, bred in England to hunt rabbits in packs, and they still follow their noses with total commitment. They're merry, sociable and vocal (that baying howl is a feature, not a bug), and they hold steady at No. 7 on the AKC's 2025 list. Their compact size and gentle nature have made them family dogs for generations.

A Beagle's face is a gift to a portrait: long, soft ears, big brown eyes and the classic tricolor pattern of black, tan and white, often with a white blaze down the muzzle. Those markings are what make your Beagle look like your Beagle, so a sharp, evenly lit photo matters more than a perfect pose. That pleading expression works in nearly every style, from a soft watercolor to a quiet charcoal study.

  • Coat & color

    Tricolor (black, tan and white) is classic; lemon, red and white, and tan and white are common too. Tricolor contrast is wonderful in oil; lighter coats look soft in pastel and watercolor.
  • Popularity

    No. 7 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.
  • Top style pick

    Charcoal · A black-and-white charcoal drawing.

Photo tips for your Beagle

  1. 01Bring the nose up

    Beagles inspect the ground constantly. A treat held right above your phone lifts the nose and brings the eyes to the lens.
  2. 02Even light for three colors

    Patchy sun blows out the white and hides the black saddle. Shade or an overcast sky keeps all three colors readable.
  3. 03Show the full ear

    Make sure both long ears hang naturally on either side of the face. They're a big part of the Beagle outline.

The full photo guide

Beagle portrait questions

More answers in the FAQ.
Can the portrait match my Beagle's markings?

Our styles are designed to keep markings like the white blaze, tan cheeks and black saddle. Use a clear, front-facing photo, check the free preview, and regenerate or try another photo if anything looks off.

Which portrait style suits a Beagle?

We'd start with Charcoal: Long soft ears and a pleading look are all a charcoal study needs. Oil is a close second: Tricolor markings come out bold in oil paint. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Beagle.

About Charcoal

What kind of photo of my Beagle works best?

A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Beagle specifically: Bring the nose up. Beagles inspect the ground constantly. A treat held right above your phone lifts the nose and brings the eyes to the lens. Even light for three colors. Patchy sun blows out the white and hides the black saddle. Shade or an overcast sky keeps all three colors readable.

Read the full photo guide

How much does a custom Beagle portrait cost?

Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.

See every size and price

Start with a photo of your Beagle.

Upload a photo