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Border Beagle Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Border Beagle so you can get to know the breed more.

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Breed Classification
What type of dog breed is a Border Beagle? Learn about its genetic classification and breeding category.
Cross Breed Border Collie and Beagle mix

Border Beagle Size and Weight

Size Classification
What size category is a Border Beagle? Learn how big the Border Beagle breed typically grows.
Large
Weight Statistics
How much does a Border Beagle weigh? Discover typical weight ranges for adult males and females of the Border Beagle breed.
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Border Beagle?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
How tall is the Border Beagle? Border Beagle height:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of a Border Beagle?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Border Beagle Price and Availability

Price Range
How much does a Border Beagle puppy cost? Find current market prices and factors affecting Border Beagle costs.
$600-$800
If you choose to purchase the Border Beagle, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Border Beagle for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Border Beagle gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Border Beagle? How many Border Beagle are there in the world?
Very frequent: The Border Beagle is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

Inbreeding is common because of its popularity. A new study suggests that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful, buy from a trustworthy place or kennel and seek the help of an experienced person, a professional, to make the right decision.

Border Beagle Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligence Rating
How intelligent is a Border Beagle? Discover the Border Beagle's intelligence ranking and learning capabilities.
Smart: The Border Beagle dogs have great intelligence. They understand and memorize new commands in 15-25 repetitions.

The Border Beagle is among the smartest dogs in the intelligence ranking.

Training Difficulty
How easy is it to train a Border Beagle? Learn about the Border Beagle's trainability and response to training methods.
Border Beagle dogs are easy to train. They find out the association between commands and actions quite quickly.
Watchdog Rating
How good is a Border Beagle as a watchdog? Learn about the Border Beagle's alertness and guarding instincts.
Border Beagle dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, they will alert you, but observation isn't considered their main job.
Territorial Protection
Is a Border Beagle protective of its territory? Learn about the Border Beagle's guarding instincts and behavior.
Border Beagle dogs are average defenders. Some dogs are very protective of their territory, while others easily let a stranger to trespass. This breed is not sure to defend its territory in every situation.

Border Beagle Personality and Temperament

Personality Traits
What personality does a Border Beagle have? Learn about characteristic Border Beagle temperament and behavior traits.
LovingIndependentEnergeticProtectiveAlertIntelligentFriendlyResponsiveLoyalLivelyGentleSweetTenacious
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Border Beagle sensitivity:
Sensitive: Border Beagle dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.

This breed's emotional level reflects their owner's feelings and they don't handle punishments well.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Border Beagle a good family dog?
High: Border Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. They enjoy quality time with their owners despite the activity and are considered great therapy dogs for those in need. This breed responds strongly to their handler's emotions because they bond closely. Their happiness is your happiness.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Border Beagle need? Border Beagle social needs:
Border Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. They desire to always be with someone or around people. This breed hates being left alone.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Border Beagle to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Border Beagle roam?
The wanderlust potential of the Border Beagle is strong enough to escape from home. They have a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Border Beagle have high prey drive?
Border Beagle dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. Cats or any other small animals might be in danger. It's a natural instinct, doesn't necessarily mean that Border Beagle dogs are aggressive. Better to keep this breed on a leash.

Border Beagle Activity and Playfulness

Barking Frequency
Does a Border Beagle bark a lot? Learn about typical Border Beagle vocalization patterns and triggers.
Average to High: The Border Beagle is a vocal breed. Not the best choice if you prefer a quiet breed. They often bark loudly and howl sometimes. They can change their barks depending on their emotional level and what they're trying to say. Different barks could mean the same and the same barks could have different meanings.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Playful Nature
How playful is a Border Beagle? Understand the typical play drive and energy level of the Border Beagle breed.
The Border Beagle is a highly playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.
Apartment Adaptability
Can a Border Beagle live in an apartment? Learn about the Border Beagle's suitability for apartment living.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Beagle breed in the home. It does best in the garden, but if you do want to keep it indoors, it should be exercised thoroughly with long daily walks, so you can keep the Border Beagle indoors by introducing daily routines.

Border Beagle Adaptability and Independence

Lifestyle Adaptability
How adaptable is a Border Beagle to lifestyle changes? Learn about the Border Beagle's flexibility to new situations.
Border Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.
Alone Time Tolerance
Can a Border Beagle be left alone? Learn about the Border Beagle's tolerance to solitude.
Border Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Beagle Bite Characteristics

Bite Risk Assessment
What is a Border Beagle biting potential? Learn about the Border Beagle's bite risk factors.

Low 🔽

The Border Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthing Tendency
Is a Border Beagle mouthy? Learn about the Border Beagle's tendency to use mouth during play.
Border Beagle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Border Beagle dogs need to be taught a good attitude.
Bite Strength Rating
How strong is a Border Beagle bite? Learn about the Border Beagle's bite force measured in PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Beagle bite force: Ordinary. Bite force Border Beagle measurements typically fall within the range of 200 to 400 PSI. The bite force of a Border Beagle is considered ordinary when compared to other dog breeds, but it is still quite powerful. This Border Beagle bite force PSI can cause bite wounds. Border Beagle bite PSI is not something that should be feared if the dog is well-trained and managed. To avoid any issues, it's essential to learn how to train a Border Beagle puppy not to bite from an early age.

The Border Beagle, and many others, have a fearsome presence because they have significant jaw strength, so it is important not to anger the dog and have it around strangers until it is fully trained.

However, they are usually quite calm and good companions, they work well in families and are easy to care for.

In conclusion, while the Border Beagle bite force is certainly an interesting aspect of the breed, it is important not to let it overshadow the many other reasons why these dogs are so loved and respected. With proper training and socialization, a Border Beagle can be a loyal and protective companion for your family.

Border Beagle Health and Lifespan

Average Lifespan
How long does a Border Beagle live? Learn about the typical lifespan of the Border Beagle breed.
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Beagle: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
How well does a Border Beagle handle different weather? Learn about the Border Beagle's climate adaptability.
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. However, in general, most dogs prefer average to warm weather conditions, as they typically find hot weather conditions to be uncomfortable and taxing.
Health Concerns
What health issues are common in a Border Beagle? Discover typical conditions affecting the Border Beagle breed.
The Border Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
How often does a Border Beagle need vet visits? Learn about the Border Beagle's veterinary care requirements.
Average
The Border Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Border Beagle breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Border Beagle breed? Most common health risks of Border Beagle:
Hip Dysplasia Patellar LuxationAllergiesHypothyroidismProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)EpilepsyIntervertebral Disk DiseaseCherry EyeDistichiasisCollie Eye AnomalyOsteochondrosis DissecansGlaucomaBeagle DwarfismChinese Beagle Syndrome

Border Beagle Energy and Activity

Energy Rating
How energetic is a Border Beagle? Understand daily activity needs of the Border Beagle breed.
Border Beagle dogs are high-energy dogs. An active lifestyle makes them happy.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Border Beagle need? How much exercise do Border Beagle dogs require per day?

Do Border Beagle dogs need a lot of exercises?

Border Beagle dogs need a lot of exercises. Long walks should be on a daily schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Border Beagle breed need?
Border Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.

Border Beagle Diet and Weight Management

Obesity Tendency
Is a Border Beagle prone to weight gain? Learn about the Border Beagle's obesity risks.
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border Beagle's weight, he can easily gain weight. More than one daily walk should be on schedule. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Border Beagle weight regularly.

Food Consumption
How much food does a Border Beagle need daily? Learn about the Border Beagle's feeding requirements.
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

Border Beagle Allergies and Grooming

Allergy Friendliness
Is a Border Beagle hypoallergenic? Learn about the Border Beagle's suitability for allergy sufferers.
No
Border Beagle dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Coat Colors
What colors does a Border Beagle come in? Discover all possible Border Beagle color variations.
BlackTan Red White Sable Brindle Tricolor LilacGold Seal White & RedSlateSable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merleBlue merle-tricolorSlate merleRed merleSaddleback SableWhite & BlueWhite & Blue MerleWhite & Red MerleWhite TickedWhite & GoldWhite & SableWhite & Seal
Grooming Requirements
How much grooming does a Border Beagle need? Learn about Border Beagle coat maintenance requirements.
Easy to groom: The Border Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections. Border Beagle is a good choice if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Recommended for beginners.
Drooling Tendency
Does a Border Beagle drool a lot? Learn about the Border Beagle's drooling habits.
The Border Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. If you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, the Border Beagle could be a perfect choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool minimum compared to others, just like the Border Beagle.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Stinkiness Rating
Does a Border Beagle smell bad? Learn about the Border Beagle's natural odor levels.

Medium

The Border Beagle has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Coat Characteristics
What type of coat does a Border Beagle have? Learn about the Border Beagle's fur characteristics.
DenseFeatheredStraightShortModerately Long
Bathing Needs
How often does a Border Beagle need baths? Learn about the Border Beagle's bathing requirements.
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

For example, short-haired dog breeds can go a very long time in between baths. These short-haired breeds shed regularly and that shedding works to naturally remove excess dirt and oil. So unless your weenie dog got into the garbage can, you can probably hold off on a bath for a while.

Shedding Level
How much do Border Beagle dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Border Beagle? Do Border Beagle dogs shed a lot?
Border Beagle dogs shed moderately. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Regular brushing reduces the amount of hair that sheds. It mostly depends on their health status and breed type.

Border Beagle Good With

Child Compatibility
Is a Border Beagle good with children? Learn about the Border Beagle's behavior around kids of different ages.
Border Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. This breed enjoys being surrounded by children.
Pet Compatibility
How well does a Border Beagle get along with other pets? Discover the Border Beagle's compatibility with other animals.
Border Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Border Beagle temperament with other people:
Border Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
How well do Border Beagle dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Border Beagle breed live with a cat?
Border Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Is Border Beagle good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Border Beagle dogs get along with other dogs?
Border Beagle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Border Beagle can be a great choice.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Border Beagle breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Border Beagle breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Border Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Border Beagle dogs good office canines? Do Border Beagle dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Border Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Border Beagle dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Border Beagle temperament with senior people? Are Border Beagle dogs good for elderly owners?
Border Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Border Beagle As a Working Dog

Service Dog Capability
Can a Border Beagle be a service dog? Learn about the Border Beagle's service work potential.

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Border Beagle breed is a good choice for service purposes.

Therapy Work Suitability
Is a Border Beagle good as a therapy dog? Learn about the Border Beagle's therapy work aptitude.

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Border Beagle breed is a good choice for therapeutic purposes.

Scent Detection Ability
Is a Border Beagle good at detection work? Learn about the Border Beagle's scenting abilities.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Border Beagle breed is a good choice for detection purposes.

Search & Rescue Potential
Can a Border Beagle do search and rescue? Learn about the Border Beagle's SAR capabilities.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.

The Border Beagle breed is a good choice for SAR purposes.

Maritime Work Ability
Is a Border Beagle good on boats? Learn about the Border Beagle's maritime capabilities.

Yes

Border Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, as a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Draft Work Capability
Can a Border Beagle pull carts? Learn about the Border Beagle's drafting abilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Border Beagle is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

Military Service Background
Was a Border Beagle used in military service? Learn about the Border Beagle's military history.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Beagle Reproducibility

Puppy Litter Size
How many puppies does a Border Beagle usually have? Learn about typical litter sizes.
4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
How long is a Border Beagle pregnant? Learn about the Border Beagle's gestation period.

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Border Beagle: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Breeding Frequency
How often can a Border Beagle have puppies? Learn about safe breeding intervals.

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.

Border Beagle Recognition

AKC Classification
What AKC group is a Border Beagle in? Learn about the Border Beagle's AKC classification.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
What FCI group is a Border Beagle in? Learn about the Border Beagle's international classification.
Not recognized by FCI.

Border Beagle Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Intelligence Rating: Smart: The Border Beagle dogs have great intelligence.
  • Training Difficulty: Border Beagle dogs are easy to train.
  • Grooming Requirements: Easy to groom: The Border Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming.
  • Drooling Tendency: The Border Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
  • Lifestyle Adaptability: Border Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
  • Child Compatibility: Border Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
  • Dog Friendly: Border Beagle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
  • Senior Citizens Friendly: Border Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Border Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
  • Service Dog Capability: This breed makes good as a service dog.
  • Therapy Work Suitability: This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
  • Scent Detection Ability: After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
  • Search & Rescue Potential: This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
  • Maritime Work Ability: Border Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.

    Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

    Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages.

Cons
  • Allergy Friendliness: Border Beagle dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Apartment Adaptability: It is not recommended to keep the Border Beagle breed in the home.
  • Obesity Tendency: Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border Beagle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
  • Mouthing Tendency: Border Beagle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
  • Impulse to Wander or Roam: The wanderlust potential of the Border Beagle is strong enough to escape from home.
  • Alone Time Tolerance: Border Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
  • Office Friendly: Border Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.

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