Bogle Dog Breed

The Boxer comes from the Working Dog Group, and the Beagle comes from the Hound Group. The Bogle is a crossbreed, however, so there is no formal classification because the American Kennel Club (AKC) doesn't recognize them. Bogles may be trained as hunting dogs if they have the superior sense of smell of the Beagle, or they may be better suited as a guard dog if they have more Boxer in their size and temperament. They are usually good companion dogs no matter how much of which breed is strongest. They are good for first-time families who are ready and able to train, socialize, and exercise these dogs, and they get along well enough with kids. Cats and smaller animals may trigger their hunting or guard dog traits.

PROS

• Great watchdog
• Highly intelligent
• Can be very playful
• Low to moderate shedders
• Relatively easy to train
• Great for very active people
• Can be a very good guard dog
• Plays well with children once socialized

CONS

• Can be stubborn
• Not hypoallergenic
• Aloof toward strangers
• Not always keen to be handled
• Needs a lot of daily exercise
• Not good in extreme temperatures
• Occasional barkers, and may howl
• Fair amount of serious health problems
• Prone to separation anxiety if left alone
• Higher-than-average possibility for obesity
• Larger Bogles may not live well in apartments
• May not get along with cats and other small, furry, non-canine pets
• Must be well-trained or may be overly protective of you and property

The Bogle is a hybrid and because of this, they may be more of one parent breed than another or a balance of both in regards to both temperament and appearance. As the two breeds are very different, this can mean a dog who is either reserved (like the Boxer) or a bit overly excitable (like the Beagle).

Regardless of how your Bogle sees the world and reacts to it, you, and others, they will do so intelligently. They may be humorous in the way they work to outsmart you (like Beagles do), or they may be serious as they simply resist your commands until they feel what you want is worth their time (if the have more Boxer).

Loyalty is one characteristic you'll find in this mixed breed. As long as you are the family alpha, these dogs will follow you, and your friends will, in time, become their friends. You may have to be patient, however, for they may even be overly protective of you against them.

Like loyalty, this dog will definitely have energy. They will need a lot more exercise than many other hybrids (and breeds). If you don't have an active lifestyle and perhaps even a decently sized yard with a very high fence or wall, this dog may not be for you. Just as they may jump when they have made a new friend, they are jumpers who can usually scale moderately high barriers.

The Boxer Beagle mix temperament essentially stuffs the big boxer characteristics into the much smaller body of a Beagle, the results can vary greatly. As with all crossbred dogs, yours may be more Boxer than Beagle, or the other way around, or perhaps a perfect blend of the two breeds. Since both parent breeds are very energetic, however, you can count on your Bogle being the same. Some will be easily excited, others will be playful, or you may get one that is more serious-minded. Still, a well-trained and properly socialized Bogle will sometimes be a bit of a clown when he's around those he loves.

You will need to train your Bogle at an early age and make sure that your authority is firmly yet gently maintained, for these dogs require an alpha or they will dominate the household. They train fairly easily, and training must be done without aggression. Because the Bogle can be highly protective of you and your property if threatened, they need to understand what is a real threat and what are merely strangers. They'll probably be suspicious of new friends who come over, so they should be trained to behave until they trust them. They should also be trained to behave once they get to know people, as they can have a habit of jumping up to greet people.

Overall, these hybrid dogs tend to be social creatures who get along well with other dogs as well as people once they're comfortable with them. They are lively, like attention, and should be cheerful.

Like most well-planned hybrids, the Bogle tends to have fewer health problems than her parent breeds. While this hybrid is not particularly predisposed to hereditary health concerns, they do have some basic dog ailments as well as the possibility of inheriting one or more directly from their parents. You should always be sure to meet the parents (or at least the female), get a sense of the other puppies, make sure that the parents are registered, and get as many vet certifications as possible.

Still there is the possibility of things such as:

• Cancer
• Obesity
• Epilepsy
• Allergies
• Back issues
• Heart problems
• Gastric issues
• Beagle Dwarfism
• Joint dysplasia
• Thyroid problems
• Genetic disorders
• Eye and ear infections

These designer dogs have an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years.