It is unclear why the name 'beagle' has been applied, as the Kerry Beagle is a medium-sized hound; height is between 5661 cm (2224 in), weight is up to 27 kg (60 lb), sharing little in common with the Beagle.The Kerry Beagle has a broad head, a short coat and long ears, black and tan is the more common colour but the coat may be tan and white, blue mottled and tan or black.