What is a Beaglier?

A Beaglier, classified as a hybrid breed of dog, is a mix of a beagle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKC). The mix is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club.

Beagliers may not always be a 50-50 mix between the two breeds, and we believe Baxter shows a few more traits of the beagle than of the CKC. He simply looks more like a beagle, and his personality (so far) more resembles that of a beagle pup.

Temperament:
When considering hybrid breeds, it’s important to learn about behavioral traits for all breeds in the mix. In our Beaglier, we’ve noticed a very strong sense of smell, taken from the beagle side. Baxter loves to sniff, and he’s constantly finding new things he probably shouldn’t. He’s also a horrible guard dog. Whenever someone comes to the door, or even when we come home from work, he simply sits and stares at the door. Often his nose can be seen sniffing the air for a familiar scent. He also seems to be very smart, which can sometimes be a nuisance. If he wants something, and he’s very determined to get it, he’ll find a way.

Baxter does have his fair share of CKC traits as well. Although Baxter is still a young puppy, it appears as though he may be smaller than a pure bred beagle. He is extremely social, and he whimpers almost as soon as someone leaves the room. While walking through the house or through the park, Baxter is always at our ankles, ready to be rubbed or scratched or picked up. CKCs also often show traits similar to cats, which we’ve seen in Baxter. He loves to pounce on his unsuspecting toys, and he’s always in search of a higher place to sit; usually on the couch.

Health:
Both the beagle and the CKC have relatively large, floppy ears. Beagliers are no different. At only 8 weeks old, Baxter was diagnosed with a yeast infection in his ears. Our vet says this is not uncommon. According to Wikipedia, Beagliers may suffer from a list of ailments handed down from both breeds, including epilepsy, hip dysplasia, and a range of eye conditions.

For more information about Beagliers, visit the following links.
http://beaglier.org/
http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/breeds/1100334/

For more information about beagles or CKCs, visit these links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beagle
http://www.akc.org/breeds/beagle/index.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel
http://www.akc.org/breeds/cavalier_king_charles_spaniel/