Boglen Terrier Dog Breed

This hybrid dog comes from two purebred parents that are classified separately in the Hound Dog (Beagle) and Non-Sporting Dog Groups (Boston Terrier). This hybrid may have a much better-working nose than most dogs, but because they are crossbred, they may not be as adept for hunting as purebred Beagles. They are great companion dogs, however. They live well with families who have kids, and they are good for first-time dog-owners. They are best for very active people; if you work away from home all day and then prefer TV at night, the Boglen Terrier may not be for you.

PROS

• Very friendly
• Good with kids
• Endless energy
• Decent watchdog
• Superior sense of smell
• Loves to be with other dogs

CONS

• May overeat
• Easily distracted
• Difficult to train
• Not hypoallergenic
• Sheds a lot if nervous
• May bark (or howl) a lot
• May chase non-canine pets
• Prone to separation anxiety
• Requires a lot of daily exercise
• Can have serious respiratory problems

This hybrid dog is produced by crossing two purebred dogs, and the best way to get Boglen Terrier information is to know about the parent breeds-- the Boston Terrier and the Beagle are rather different dogs. What you can expect, however, is a loving dog that will want to accompany you everywhere and who strives for activity. These dogs are smart enough to be trained easily, but they may also a bit stubborn and try to run off on their own as well as challenge much bigger dogs.

Boglen Terriers can be very friendly, and while this can be great if you have a highly social life and like to have your dog with you when you go out, be sure she doesn't take off with a new friend! These dogs simply love attention, and sometimes they may not seem as loyal if they are getting a lot from someone new. They also tend to have a strong sense of smell that can lead them astray, so they should never be off-leash when outside or not in a dog park.

Your Boglen Terrier will love spending hours every day running and playing, and so you should have a lifestyle that allows for a significant amount of daily walks and other exercise. You should manage her diet, too, as Beagles tend to overeat if allowed.

The Boglen Terrier temperament is like that of any mixed-breed dog: she may be more like one parent or the other — or she may show a perfect mix of both parent breeds' traits. Even the personalities of puppies in the same litter may be very different from each other. For this hybrid, however, you should expect some fearlessness, a desire for companionship, and a very active dog who may howl if bored. They are loving, protective, and loyal dogs. Because Beagles are more pack-oriented, your Boglen Terrier may greatly prefer the company of dogs. Still, they'll grow up to be highly devoted to your family, so be sure to socialize, train, and take proper care of them.

When training, expect a dog who will be a challenge. If there's one thing that the two parent breeds share, it's stubbornness and a demand for an alpha to lead them. You should be firm but not harsh, and you should always be present when socializing them to make sure they don't run off chasing the scent of a non-canine animal or pet. Highly active training and exercise with a focus on agility is best for this hybrid dog.

Hybrid vigor contributes to most crossbred dogs having fewer health problems than their parent breeds, but they can still have issues that are either genetic or environmental. Boston Terriers can have respiratory and eye problems, and Beagles can have ear concerns and a tendency to overeat. If your Boglen Terrier has a longer snout than the typical Boston Terrier, she may not have the breathing problems and dry eye that the shortened snout tends to produce. As for ear problems, it's more a matter of keeping them clean and dry. There are other issues that most any dog can develop, however, some of which include:

• Joint dysplasia
• Skin allergies
• Obesity
• Dry eye

Bred well, kept clean, and exercised regularly, your Boglen Terrier should have a life span of 10 to 13 years.