Beagle Coonhound Dog Breed

As cute as they may be and regardless of which type of Coonhound might have been mated with a Beagle to produce one of these hybrids, these dogs are meant for hunting. They are not good solely as companions unless you are ready for a very active day pretty much every day. They are not good for first-time dog owners either, as they have a mind of their own and can be difficult to train. They are wonderful dogs, however, and they are great with kids and with other dogs too. They can vary quite a bit in behavior even as one mix may look a lot like another one.

Here are some things you should about these dogs if you are considering adopting a Beagle Coonhound mix:

While the two parent breeds are scent hounds, Beagles and Coonhounds are very different. Moreover, there are six different breeds of Coonhounds, and they are all distinct in their behavior. There is not much Beagle Coonhound mix info available, however, and there is no one definition of this hybrid dog.

Beagles are thought by some folks to not be overly intelligent, and they do indeed only rank around 73 on dog intelligence lists. What should be understood is that Beagles simply have different priorities. Depending on what kind of Coonhound is in the mix, this can make for some intriguing results in the smarts department.

Like any other characteristic, the breed of Coonhound will determine if your Beagle Coonhound mix prefers to tree game, or run it down, or do other things. Some Beagle Coonhounds are remarkably swift, and others are persistent, and still others will endure most any environment to get their game. Yours may not seem loyal in the snuggly way of many dogs, but like intelligence, yours may show loyalty in a different way.

While the traits of these mixes tend to differ, they are all strong dogs in their own ways. Beagles and all Coonhounds are very active dogs who can go all day. All these breeds typically pace themselves until it comes time for action, and you can bet that any Coonhound mix will be no different.

Most Coonhound breeds are considered generally healthy ones, and while they do have some typical dog problems, there are few heritable diseases. A couple of exceptions are the Black and Tan Coonhound with a higher chance of Hemophilia B and the American English Coonhound's sight issues. Beagles tend to have some possible health problems they may inherit, however. Hybrid vigor helps to lessen the chance of such ailments.

These are the health problems that can occur with Beagle Coonhound mixes:

• Bloat
• Epilepsy
• Deafness
• Hip dysplasia
• Ear infections
• Eye problems
• Hemophilia A/B
• Hypothyroidism
• Umbilical hernia
• Patellar luxation
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• Primary Carnitine Deficiency (CUD)

Depending on the type of Coonhound crossed with the Beagle, the average lifespan could be anywhere from 10 to 15 years.