Edward and Henry both had packs of Glove Beagles , who were named because of their small size . Also , Queen Elizabeth I kept a breed known as a Pocket Beagle , which stood 8 t at the shoulder . 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 Pocket Beagle , which stood 8 t at the shoulder .