Beaski Dog Breed

A Beagle and Husky mix, as a crossbreed, is not an official member of any breed group. Neither does any info exist about these hybrids' specific origin; while a Beagle mix with Husky has probably existed naturally for a long time, no breeder or breed club has claimed its creation. The Husky and Beagle mix likely gained popularity during the designer dog "explosion" in North America in the late 20th century. These energetic, intelligent hybrids make great pets for active families, and with proper training they can be good hunting companions too.

A few Beaski facts: they're medium-sized, averaging 18 inches at the shoulders in height and 40 pounds in weight; they have short- to medium-length, dense, double-layered coats that shed seasonally; and they're highly energetic and will need a lot of exercise.

Some advantages and drawbacks to owning a Beaski:

Some Beagle-Husky mix information: these hybrids are the offspring of two breeds that are very similar in some ways, yet completely different in others. Both the Beagle and the Husky are athletic and "sporty"--but while the Husky is usually confident and independent, the Beagle tends to be needy and sensitive. The Beaski temperament, then, can vary a lot depending on inherited traits.

One thing's for sure: these hybrids will need to be allowed to live inside with their people. Both parent breeds are known as "Houdini Hounds," meaning they'll run off if given the chance--the Beagle to chase an enticing smell, and the Husky to answer its instinctive call of the wild. Plus, both parents tend to bark/bay a lot. So if an owner simply leaves their Beaski in the backyard, the dog will bark its head off and then figure out a way over, under, or through the fence! One thing to help with this is providing your Beaski with lots of training and socialization, starting during puppyhood if possible.

Like both parent breeds, a Beaski will also be very energetic, and will need plenty of outdoor exercise--walks or jogs, along with some playtime--on a regular basis.

Friendly, energetic, intelligent, hard-working, and often quite stubborn, the Husky-Beagle mix temperament is one of activity and spirit. These hybrids' personalities can be hard to predict: they might be sensitive like the Beagle or independent like the Siberian Husky--and they often display both those qualities at different times. Regardless, they'll be very loving with and loyal to family members. Beaski dogs usually make great playmates for kids, and they socialize well with other family pets; in any case, it's best if your Beaski grows up alongside any children or other household animals, so they'll be accustomed to one another's company.

In regards to training: Beagle-Husky mixes are intelligent and willing to please, so they can respond well to training--but their potential for stubbornness means they might need some repetitions when learning commands, tasks, or tricks. As with any dog, firm, consistent, reward-based training methods are best.

And a Beaski's watchdog skills are so-so. The dog will be alert and vocal, and is sure to bark at unknown sights or sounds--but a Beaski probably isn't bold enough to investigate or try to neutralize potential threats like intruders.

A Beaski, due to hybrid vigor (in which a crossbred dog inherits the healthiest traits of its parent breeds), is pretty healthy. Even so, these hybrids can suffer ailments common to the parent breeds including hip dysplasia and/or patellar luxation, epilepsy, and various eye issues like Progressive Retinal Atrophy or cataracts. Potential owners are advised to ask breeders for health screenings for the dog and/or its parents, or they can have their own veterinarians do the screenings.

Life expectancy for the Beaski is 11-15 years.