Original: Although beagle-type dogs have existed for over 2,000 years, the modern breed was developed in Great Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound, and possibly the Harrier.
Simplified: Although beagle-type dogs have existed for over 2,000 years, the modern kind came from Great Britain around the 1830s.