Beaglier

The Beaglier can have any percentage mix of the two breeds in appearance, behavior, and temperament. Intentional cross breeding of the Beaglier began in the 1990s in Australia as they wanted a small, healthy, and energetic dog that didn’t have as much of a “hound” instinct as the Beagle. The Cavalier King Charles was selected as the perfect match due to its even temper and good manners. Where the Beaglier can only be traced back by a few decades, the two combined breeds have a much deeper history. The Beagle is the smallest of the British pack hounds and was developed many centuries ago to hunt hares and rabbits. They were created as “foothounds” for hunters to follow on foot rather than horseback, hence their diminutive size. The nobility preferred the Beagle, and the breed was formerly known as the Royal Beagle. Their happy and cheerful dispositions won them many devotees beyond hunters and they moved from the hunting field to the show ring with ease at the end of the 19th century, becoming one of the most popular of the hounds and a much-loved companion dog. The increasingly popular Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a fairly recent breed and is the latest of the English Toy Spaniels. They were first bred in the 1920s in an attempt to recreate the famous dogs of King Charles. “Cavalier” was added to distinguish them from the older King Charles Spaniel.

If you’re down with carting around your medium-sized dog pretty much everywhere you go, the Beaglier will do well with you. They love being with their owners, whether that’s exploring the outdoors or sitting down for a meal al fresco at a restaurant. They make good family dogs.

These might look like cuddly lap dogs—and they might act like it— but the Beaglier will need between one to two hours of walking a day, plus plenty of mental stimulation.

These bouncy, floppy-eared darlings enjoy being with their owners first and foremost, so a spot on the couch is of utmost importance. Beyond that, they do well with a small yard or access to the outdoors if living in the city for potty time and exercise.

Even if your playful pup doesn’t have particularly high grooming needs and has more Beagle than Cavalier, they might still shed. If they have the feathering of the Cavalier, they may mat behind the ears, so take care to brush them twice a week to keep their coats in good shape.

Steel your nerves to combat a potential blasé attitude towards training. If there is more Cavalier in your Beglier puppy, they might drive you to frustration: they will find training amusing, but won’t be particularly adept or quick on the uptake. They should be trained to walk on a leash with good recall.

The Beaglier is a sweet, loveable companion dog for a family that won’t mind taking them along on adventures to restaurants, hikes, the farmer’s market, and more.

The cost of a Beaglier from a breeder is significantly more than the cost of adopting one from a local shelter or rescue. The adoption fee usually covers additional items such as spaying or neutering, vaccines, and microchipping.