10 Interesting Facts about The Beaglier Dog

1) Designer dog breeds. The Beaglier is a so-called designer dog breed, which means, that they are intentional crosses between two purebred dogs, in this case, a Beagle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Of course, random natural crosses of these two purebred dogs may have existed for decades, for a long time but it was not until the 1990s that these two breeds were mixed intentionally.

2) Purpose The Beaglier was developed in the 1990s in Australia. The breeders wanted to develop a new dog that will be as enthusiastic, playful, and energetic as Beagle, but will have a lower prey drive and hunting instinct and also will be less independent and stubborn than the purebred Beagle. They thought that if they mix the Beagle with the affectionate Cavalier, they will create the perfect companion dog.

3) Companion And the breeding goal of creating an amazing companion dog was successful. Of course, the temperament of all crossbreeds can vary quite a lot, because they can inherit personality traits from two different breeds, but most Beaglier owners describe the breed as loyal, affectionate, and playful. Some of them can have a higher prey drive, but it seems that most of them do not have that high prey drive as purebred beagles, so they can happily live with other household pets, especially if they are raised together from puppyhood. They can also live with children, but just like all breeds, you should never leave a young child with any dog unsupervised.

4) Activity level Beagle is a lively and very playful breed, while the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the most laid-back breeds of all. The Beaglier is somewhere in the middle. Not a total couch potato, but not a hyperactive dog as well. Some of them will prefer long cuddling sessions, while others will enjoy long walks more, but most of them will enjoy both. Beagliers love to join in with family outdoor activities and most of them will love activities such as fetch, walks, or even jogs. They love to be around their families and want to join them wherever they go.

5) Size Well, both Cavalier and Beagler are smaller dog breeds, so the Beaglier tends to be in a small size. You can expect them to have a height between 12-16 inches which is 30-40 cm and a weight between 10-20 pounds which is 4-9 kg.

6) Coat Most of the Beagliers have a shorter coat, that can be slightly wavy, but some of them can have longer coats that will resemble the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Most often you can find them in a combination of brown, black, white, and cream, rarely they can be in a solid color as well. The grooming depends on the coat they inherit, but as I said, most of them have a shorter coat, which makes the grooming very easy and only an occasional brush is needed.

7) Intelligent watchdog Beagliers tend to be bright and intelligent and they respond well to obedience training. They do get new tricks and commands very quickly. Most of them also make good watchdogs, because they will bark when they will hear or see something suspicious. And their bark tends to be very loud and distinctive. But of course, they are not suitable to guard or protect because of their small size.

8) Digging Most of the Beagliers just love to explore and to dig, especially if their exercise needs are not met, they might try to burn off their energy by digging. They can also easily dig their way out under the fence if the fence is not buried several inches below the ground. But with enough exercise, this shouldn’t be a big problem. An exhausted dog is a good dog.

9) Maintenance As I said earlier in the video, the grooming needs are minimal, especially if the Beaglier has a shorter coat. Longer coats require more regular brushing to keep them tangle-free. You should always take care of their floppy ears, which can be prone to infections and you should clean the ears if needed. Just like with all dogs you should always regularly check their eyes, nails, and teeth and clean them or clip them if needed.

10) Health The Beaglier can suffer from the same health issues as its parent breeds, but as a mixed breed with a larger gene pool, they typically do not suffer from these health problems that often. The major health concerns include ear infections and hearing problems, patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, and sometimes hip dysplasia. Tell me in the comment what you like the most about the Beaglier and what is your experience with this dog.