Beagles are easily identified by their short black, tan and white fur, large brown eyes and droopy ears. Not to mention that scream. They are also one of the smallest members of the Hound group, divided into two categories: measuring either 13 inches (or less) at the shoulder, or between 13 and 15 inches. The Beagle’s cuddly temperament, keen sense of smell, and hunting demeanor make it an excellent, but often unpredictable, mix with the amped-up drive or feisty personality of another breed of dog. Beagle mixes can often be the best of both breeds.
Dogster has compiled a list of the most common Beagle mixes and the temperament you can expect from each mixed breed, based on the two parent dog breeds. Of course, as with all mixed breeds, there are no guarantees.
Best Beagle Mixes
Pug-Beagle Mix (Puggle)
Fun plus cuddly equates to the Puggle, or Pug-Beagle mix, which adapts well to smaller life situations. The Pug’s penchant for brachycephalic syndrome, a respiratory condition that affects flat-faced dogs, might not be too severe thanks to the Beagle’s longer nasal genes.
The Pug was bred to be a human companion, so expect some extra cuddles and extra lap time from this mix.
To learn more about the Pug dog breed, head over to our Pug Breed Profile.
Beagle-Labrador mix (Beagador)
Think: a water-loving Beagle with extra energy and affection, and you have this Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix. Based on the height of both parent breeds, this mix will weigh between 25 and 45 pounds, but has a penchant for being overweight, due to a combination of food-loving genes. Regular exercise is a must.
Read our Labrador Retriever breed profile here.
Beagle-Chihuahua (Cheagle) mix
One of the smaller Beagle mixes, the Cheagle is a very dependent and loyal dog that loves his person, much like the Chihuahua dog breed. Chihuahuas can be oblivious to their small size and act like a guard dog by barking at strangers. The Cheagle measures 8 to 13 inches and weighs up to 20 pounds.
Read our full article on popular Chihuahua mixes.
American Pitbull-Beagle Mix (Beaglebull)
Think of this combination as the musclehead Beagle, thanks to the solidly built American Pit Bull Terrier. The Beaglebull typically stands 18 to 20 inches tall and weighs 30 to 40 pounds, with a smooth, dense coat, similar to both the Beagle and the Pitbull.
American Pit Bull Terriers are affectionate and loyal if socialized from a young age. Mixed with the trusty Beagle, you can get a muscular cuddle on your hands.
Australian Shepherd-Beagle Mix (Australian Beagle)
Measuring approximately 13 to 23 inches tall, the Beagle gets a color refresh from the Australian Shepherd’s unique color patterns (blue merle, black, red merle, or red, all with or without white markings and/or tan points (copper )). This Beagle mix is likely to be a hard-working and energetic dog, inheriting the Australian Shepherd’s intelligence, work ethic, endless energy and talent for dog sports and hunting tendencies. .
Boxer-Beagle mix (Boggle)
Looking for the fun and sometimes silly personality of the Boxer, but with a little less energy? The Boggle takes the endless energy of the Boxer and tones it down with the laid-back persona of the Beagle. The Boggle loves to learn new tricks and thrive in an active family.
Learn more about the Boxer dog breed.
As with any breeding, do your research by going to the parent dog breed club pages or Dogster’s breed profile pages and speak with the breeders to understand the pros and cons when mixing two breeds. Most importantly, enjoy your puppy!