Beagles are used as sniffer dogs for termite detection in Australia , and have been mentioned as possible candidates for drug and explosive detection . Because of their gentle nature and unimposing build , they are also frequently used in pet therapy , visiting the sick and elderly in hospital . In June 2006 , a trained Beagle assistance dog was credited with saving the life of its owner after using her owner 's mobile phone to dial an emergency number . In the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake , a Beagle search and rescue dog with a Colombian rescue squad was credited with locating the owner of the Hôtel Montana , who was subsequently rescued after spending 100 hours buried in the rubble . Beagles were hired by New York City to help with bedbug detection , while the role of such dogs in this type of detection may have doubts
2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
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