Beagi Dog Breed

The Beagi's parents come from active parent breeds: the Beagle is categorized in the AKC's Scent Hound Dog Group, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is in the Herding Dog Group. Most people who have a Beagi, however, tend to have them as companions. These dogs are fine for first-time dog owners as well as families with kids. They can adapt to most any home. If it's apartment living, you should exercise them outside on a daily basis; if you have a large home with a yard, that yard should be very secure. As with any hybrid dog, you should learn about the parent breeds so you can understand your Beagi.

PROS

• Versatile
• Loves to play
• Extremely cute
• Great with kids
• Very affectionate
• High tolerance to heat
• Relatively easy to train
• Adapts to most any home
• Gets along with other dogs

CONS

• Not a guard dog
• Lots of grooming
• Not hypoallergenic
• Not a good watchdog
• Tendency for obesity
• Hard to find for adoption
• Sensitive to being touched
• May not get along with cats
• May not have high tolerance to cold
• May bark — or howl — a fair amount
• Lots of serious health problems possible

The Beagi is a small hybrid dog that may inherit more traits from his Beagle parent, his Pembroke Welsh Corgi parent, or an equal amount from both breeds. While the two purebred dogs used to produce a Beagi look alike in some ways — such as coat colors and large paws — there are other characteristics that are very different, such as the coat style, leg length, and ear shapes. Most notable, however, is the tail, or possible lack of one. Your Beagi may get a Beagle's tail, a nub, or, like the Welsh Corgi, nothing.

These dogs are sure to be alert, territorial, and playful. They will need at least a fair amount of exercise, lots of toys to keep them mentally stimulated, and a job so they don't get bored. They'll also love to snuggle up at night as they are highly affectionate dogs who desire to be with you as much as they can.

As cute as they are, these little dogs can also develop separation anxiety. Leaving them alone for frequent or long periods of time can prompt bad behavior. If they inherit the curiosity and strong scent hound traits of the Beagle, they are likely to find their way into trouble inside and out. Their short legs shouldn't fool you, either, for the parent breeds have long been known for their long-distance running, whether to herd or hunt animals. Your Beagi may be easily distracted and, if not on-leash or well-fenced, be off like a shot and into places that are hard for you to follow.

Because Beagis are somewhat rare as well as a hybrid that has only been around since the 1990s, understanding their possible health concerns can be difficult. They have hybrid vigor helping them even as both parent breeds have a number of health problems that may be inherited. You should make sure that there are health tests and vet certifications before you adopt a Beagi puppy, and you should be aware of the problems that may occur:

• Epilepsy
• Eye problems
• Skin concerns
• Kidney stones
• Heart problems
• Ear infections
• Blood disorders
• Joint dysplasia
• Beagle Dwarfism
• Thyroid ailments
• Backbone diseases

The average life span of a Beagi is 12 to 15 years.