Beagle Lab Mix
The Beagle Lab Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Beagle and the Labrador Retriever. It is also known as a Beagador. Both of these dogs have very sweet personalities and will probably have a moderate energy level. They will be extremely smart and eager to please. What does this mixed breed look and act like? Is it more like the Beagle or the Lab? Those are the questions we will try and answer below. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful Beagle Lab Mix.
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Beagle Lab Mix Puppies
Here are some pictures of the Beagle Lab Mix
Beagle Lab Mix History
All hybrid or designer dogs are tough to get a good read on as there isn’t much history to them. Breeding specific dogs like this has become common in the last twenty years or so even though I am sure that this mixed breed found it’s share of dogs to the shelter due to accidental breeding. We will take a closer look at the history of both parent breeds below. If you are looking at breeders for new, designer dogs please beware of Puppy Mills. These are places that mass produce puppies, specifically for profit and don’t care at all about the dogs. If you have a few minutes, please sign our petition to stop puppy mills.
Labrador Retriever History
The Labrador Retriever has consistently ranked as the most popular purebred dog in the United States and the United Kingdom for more than 10 years, according to the American Kennel Club. They make great family pets as well as a companion, show dog, hunting dog, canine athlete, guide dog, service dog, sniffer dog, search and rescue dog, and therapy dog. They are very active dogs that need daily exercise and mental stimulation. When they start to become bored and destructive is when they miss their exercise.
People who research this stuff have a couple of different theories about how the breed came to be called the Labrador. The first is that it was borrowed from the Spanish word for laborer — labrador — which is certainly a fitting description. The second is that it is related to the dogs that accompanied Portuguese fishermen who trawled the Grand Banks off the coast of Labrador and its neighbor Newfoundland. The British who visited Newfoundland appreciated the dogs’ abilities - swimmer, easygoing, hard worker, and brought them back to England. They then made their way back to North America in the early 1900’s. American sportsmen who admired their positive traits brought them back over.
Beagle History
The Beagle can trace it’s roots as far back as Roman times, where it was bred to hunt small game. They have been refined over the years to continue those hunting genes. They are a very kind and gentle dog that is very rarely aggressive. They are known to have a stubborn streak and not to be the easiest guys to train. They are very kind natured dogs nevertheless.
Awesome videos of Beagle Lab Mix puppies
Beagle Lab Mix Size and Weight
Beagle
Height: 12-15 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 18 - 30 lb.
Lifespan: 12 - 15 years
LAB
Height: 22 - 24 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 55 - 79 lb.
Lifespan: 10-14 years
Beagle Lab Mix Personality
Both the Beagle and the Lab are great dogs, they are very smart, loving and loyal. They both love to play and have a very playful nature. This is a very playful and good natured dog. There are no guarantees that their offspring will have the same traits, but they will more than likely display similar characteristics. Due to their hunting and retrieving backgrounds, they will certainly be higher energy so please plan on setting aside a lot of time to exercise them. This won’t be a good dog for a couch potato.
Beagle Lab Mix Health
All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.
The Chocolate lab mixed with the Beagle might be prone to eye problems, OCD, Beagle Dwarfism, bloating, Patellar Luxation, epilepsy, and Intervertable disk, skin problems, cold tail and Hypothyroidism.
Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.
Beagle Lab Mix Care
What are the grooming requirements?
The Beagle and the Lab both shed A LOT. Be prepared to brush them a few times a week. Either way, get ready to invest in a good vacuum if you want to keep your floors clean! Give them baths as needed, but not so much that you dry out their skin. Never tie your dog up outside - that is inhumane and not fair to him.
What are the exercise requirements?
Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. This mix will more than likely have a moderate energy level being that the Beagle is a little more subdued. This exercise will keep them from being destructive. A tired dog is a good dog.
Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. A tired dog is a good dog.
What are the training requirements?
All dogs respond best to positive reinforcement. So make sure to praise her when she does well. She is an intelligent dog who loves to please, and loves a physical challenge. The more exercise she gets the easier she will be to train. The Beagle is known for being hard-headed so plan on having to put a little more energy into that part. Proper socialization is imperative to all dogs and puppies. Make sure to take her to the park and doggy day care to get her around as many people and dogs as possible.
Beagle Lab Mix Feeding
A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible. Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.
A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.