Reagle Dog Breed

This hybrid breed descends from two working dogs: Beagles have some of the best noses in the hunting arena and Rottweilers are jacks of many trades; herding, guarding butchers carts, search and rescue to personal guarding and military/police work are all on the resume. Reagles possess some of the most prized traits for families including: calm, gentle, friendly, happy, and affectionate. Just be sure to exercise them outdoors everyday. If you are skeptical about Rottweiler mixes, remember that a dog will be as nice as the person that owns them in most cases; Reagles are not, by any means, attack dogs by nature. If you still have concerns, ask your reputable breeder of choice to introduce you to the parent dogs to observe their temperament.

PROS

• Excellent family companion
• Social with other pets
• Can live indoors or out
• Low maintenance grooming
• Will alert to strangers
• Trainable for first time owner

CONS

• Must have outdoor time daily; fenced yard ideal
• Not hypoallergenic
• May bark frequently
• Not a guard dog
• Not an intensive exercise partner

The Rottweiler x Beagle cross is a hybrid that can vary quite a bit from one puppy to the next. They may possess more Beagle qualities or, perhaps, more Rottie traits...or they may retain an equal mixture of both. We recommend you supplement the following information by visiting the breed pages for both parents to grasp a better understanding what your Reagle stands to inherit.

There is no doubt your Reagle will be intelligent (Rottweilers are exceedingly trainable), however, they may possess the stubbornness and curiosity of the Beagle. This means you should be firm, consistent and have plenty of food rewards to keep their attention. All puppies benefit from early training and socialization.

Both of these breeds are excellent family pets and so will your Reagle. They will be calm and gentle, yet playful when the situation calls for it. They enjoy spending time around the family and are known for being very loyal. These social and friendly dogs, if socialized as a puppy, will get along well with other pets. Some may be prone to frequent barking and, therefore, may serve some watch dog function. Guard dog they are certainly not since as soon as they alert you to the approaching person they will surely try to make a new friend.

Reagles are not intensive exercise partners but they do need outdoor time everyday. Long walks, hikes, games and trips to the dog park will make keep this friendly breed very happy. They are able to live both indoors and out as long as they spend enough time with you. Regardless of their living quarters, they will certainly benefit from a fenced yard.

Rottweilers live around 10 years, on average, while Beagles will typically live around 14 years. Reagles will likely have a lifespan somewhere in between, however, hybrids often fall outside expected ranges. Mixed breeds also tend to have fewer health ailments due to greater genetic diversity. This is not a very common breed yet and there is very little information about problems specifically related to the Reagle. For a list of common concerns that may be passed down from parent breeds, refer to the 'Health' section on both the Rottweiler and Beagle breed pages. Remember, choosing a reputable breeder and taking your pet for routine checkups can prevent or detect many conditions.