Dog
Pronunciation:
bey-guhl hound
Breed Description:
The Bagle-Hound breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Beagle with the Basset Hound. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Bagle-Hound will have qualities of both parents. They should be a medium sized dog that greatly resembles their Beagle parent with large, pendulous ears and a well-proportioned square muzzle. The build should be slightly elongated, although not as long as the Basset Hound and they should have the feet of a Basset Hound. The coat of the Bagle-Hound should be short and smooth and should cover the dog completely. It can be found in any color common to the Beagle and Basset Hound including bi-colored and tri-colored with black, white and tan.
The breed should have a square head with long ears and minimal folds. They eyes should be slightly droopy. A deep chest is preferred and feet that tow out like the Basset Hound. The body is a little more compact like that of a Beagle with muscle mass covering the body
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This breed should have a square head with long ears and minimal folds. They eyes should be slightly droopy. A deep chest is preferred and feet that tow out like the Basset Hound. The body is a little more compact like that of a Beagle with muscle mass covering the body.
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This breed should have a square head with long ears and minimal folds. They eyes should be slightly droopy. A deep chest is preferred and feet that tow out like the Basset Hound. The body is a little more compact like that of a Beagle with muscle mass covering the body.
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Temperament:
The Bagle-Hound breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. However, they are known for being a friendly and playful breed that loves being with their owners. They are generally a very social breed that does well with other dogs but they may not be the best breed for homes with pocket pets since they do have a high prey drive. They are very intelligent, however, the Bagle-Hound tends to be stubborn and may be difficult to train. The breed does very well with children and always enjoy a good game with them. They do have a fair amount of energy but can become quite lazy, especially when they get older.
Height:
The average height of a Bagle-Hound is between 11 to 16 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a Bagle-Hound is between 25 to 30 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Bagle-Hound breed of dog has no known health problems, however, is important to research both the Beagle and the Basset Hound to be aware of any potential health problems your dog could be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Bagle-Hound breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. They do have a fair amount of energy and can be quite loud so the ideal is a home with a large fenced yard. It is important for this breed to have a secure backyard since they will follow their nose, even if it leads them into traffic.
Exercise:
The Bagle-Hound breed of dog is very active and requires between 45 and 60 minutes of exercise each day. They do need both on lead and off lead exercise and they should always be kept on lead when they are not in a secure area to prevent them from running away.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Bagle-Hound breed of dog does not require a lot of maintenance and can be kept tidy with only one brushing each week. In addition, the Bagle-Hound only requires a bath every few months and can do with only one or two baths a year. In between baths, the Bagle-Hound can be kept clean with a damp cloth.
Origin:
The Bagle-Hound breed of dog is a designer `hybrid` breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Bagle-Hound, it is important to read up on both the Beagle and the Basset Hound. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
