Miniature breeds of beagle -type dogs were known from the times of Edward II and Henry VII, who both had packs of Glove Beagles , so named since they were small enough to fit on a glove, and Queen Elizabeth I kept a breed known as a … They do not generally feature in obedience trials; while they are alert, respond well to food -reward training, and are eager to please, they are easily bored or distracted. …