Beagles are not exactly known for being quiet animals. They’re actually known for being the exact opposites. They are loud, and they take “mouthing off” to the next level. The word “beagle” actually comes from the French word “begueule,” which means gaped throat. The reason why the Beagles are so loud is actually because of a unique skill that only the Beagle can do. Beagles can vocalize in three different ways. Beagles have a standard bark, a howl, and a bay. You can probably imagine a howl, but if you’ve never heard a Beagle’s bay before, picture this. Imagine a dog yodeling. That’s what a bay sounds like. Beagles use the bay sound when they’re hunting. But when they’re aggravated or just being playful or stubborn, you might find that they use all three vocalizations to get your attention or to just get what they want.