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Beagle Lab Mix –

The Pros and Cons
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Today we help you get to know the

Beagle Lab mix. We will give you the
pros and cons of life with a Beagador,
and find out what their personality and
appearance might be like. We’ll help
you to decide whether a Beagle Lab
mix puppy is the right choice for you,
and give you top tips for finding a good
breeder.

Are you curious about the Beagle Lab

Mix, also known as the Labbe,
Beagador, or Labeagle? Wondering if
the Beagle Lab Mix is the right dog for
you? You’ve come to the right place.
We explore everything you need to
know about this clever, loyal, and
energetic mixed breed including origin,
temperament, and health. From wet
noses to wagging tails, here’s
everything you need to know about the
Beagle Labrador crossbreed.

Designer Dogs – The

Controversy
More than ever, breeders and owners
are enjoying what some experts
consider a solution to the generational
health issues that increasingly plague
purebred dogs. Some experts argue
that genetic defects can be just as
prevalent in crossbreed dogs, if not
more. There are also arguments about
whether crossbreeds are, in fact,
breeds in their own right or just mutts.

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Regardless of where you stand, one

thing is for sure; if you are considering
a new dog, it’s important to learn as
much about your desired breed—or
crossbreed—as possible!

What is a Crossbreed?
A crossbreed—often referred to as a
‘designer dog’—is the product of two
separate purebred parents. For
example, the Beagle and Lab have
been crossbred to produce the Beagle
Lab Mix.

According to the American Kennel Club

(AKC), the Labrador and Beagle are
two of the most popular dog breeds in
the United States. Both are well-known
for being family friendly, gentle in
nature, and highly intelligent. But what
about their offspring? Introducing The
BeagleLab mix!

Because the Beagle Lab mix is so new,

very little is known about the origin.
Still, the histories of both parents are
quite compelling and give us some
insight as to what the Beagle Lab mix
is all about.

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Origin of the Labrador

The Labrador Retriever is currently the
most popular dog breed in the United
States, coming in at number one on
the AKC registry. This is likely due to
their gentle nature, intelligence, and
family-friendly reputation.

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The Lab originated in Northwest

Newfoundland, Canada. Once upon a
time, the Labrador was actually known
as St. John’s Dog and was largely bred
for hunting. The Lab was first
registered by the AKC in the United
States in 1917, where their popularity
quickly skyrocketed.

In modern times, the Lab is bred as a

doting family pet. But don’t be
surprised if you see one at the hip of
an officer working as a narcotics
detection dog, or even leading the way
on a search-and-rescue mission. In
addition, Labs are known as excellent
guide dogs for the blind. Their
intelligence and loyalty make them
great service animals to their human
companions.

Origin of the Beagle

The full extent of the Beagle’s origin is
a bit hazy. The American Kennel Club
first recognized the breed in 1885, and
the modern Beagle breed can be traced
back to Essex, England around the
1930’s. Beagles are part of the hound
family and according to the AKC, are
considered one of the most popular
hound breeds in the US—charting at
number five on the list!

Just like the Lab, Beagles were bred

primarily for hunting. Beagles are also
known for a keen sense of smell and
their signature bark, which comes in
handy when leading hunters to a fallen
game.

Temperament and
Behavior of the Beagle
Lab Mix
As with any first-generation
crossbreed, the outcome in terms of
things like temperament can be
unpredictable. Crossbred dogs can
inherit behavioral traits from either
purebred parent. Taking a closer look
at the parents of your potential Beagle
Lab mix puppy can give you some
insight into the possible temperament
your dog could inherit.

In general, Labs are widely known as

intelligent dogs, eager to please and
easy to train. They are excellent family
dogs and do well with children and
other pets. But Labs like to chew! As
such, they require an abundance of
toys and bones to reduce the chances
of damaged furniture and flooring.
Labs are also high-energy dogs
requiring regular exercise and love
nothing more than being part of fun
family activities.

Beagles are known to be playful,

affectionate, and highly energetic,
meaning they crave constant activity
and need a sufficient amount of
exercise. Beagles are also known to
love the outdoors. Since they are easy
to train, Beagles do well in homes with
children, just like the Lab. However,
they are quite vocal and known for
their boisterous bark!

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Defining Characteristics
of the Beagle Lab Mix
As with temperament, the Beagle Lab
mix can inherit a wide range of
physical traits from both parents.
Features like coat color, weight, and
height have to be left to chance and
will depend on which parent the mix
takes after.

The Lab comes in three standard

colors: black, yellow, and chocolate.
The Beagle has 25 possible color
combinations, with ten colors making
up those combinations—tan, white,
brown, lemon, red, blue, black,
bluetick, redtick, and fawn.

The full-grown Labrador will be 22 to

25 inches and weigh about 55 to 80
pounds. An adult Beagle is typically 13
to 15 inches tall and weighs about 20
to 30 pounds.

In general, a full grown Beagle Lab Mix

will be a medium sized dog that about
19 to 24 inches and 25 to 45 pounds.
Again, size, height, and weight can
vary depending on the purebred
parents.

Grooming Your Lab

Beagle Mix
For the most part, the Beagle Lab cross
is easy to care for and only requires
bathing a few times a month. Both the
Lab and the Beagle have similar
weather-resistant coats that shed
seasonally. So, the Beagle Lab mix is
going to require weekly grooming and
brushing to help keep its coat shiny
and healthy.

Training and Exercising

Your Beagle Lab Mix
Since the temperament of the Beagle
and Lab are quite similar, a Lab Beagle
Mix puppy is expected to be an
intelligent, highly energetic, and
incredibly loyal crossbreed. Like his
parents, the Lab Beagle Mix will be
eager to please and easy to train.

When introducing a new dog to your

household, it’s best to provide your
new pup with proper socializing and
training. This can include daily walks
on public trails or paths, hanging out in
parks, and switching up scenery to get
your dog used to new faces, sounds,
and smells.

Labrador Beagle Mixes are known to

suffer separation anxiety and may
exhibit destructive behavior when left
alone too long. If they become bored,
the Beagle Lab Mix will sometimes
bark, or even howl. Consistent exercise
and a variety of toys will help keep
your Beagle Lab Mix calm and
entertained while you are away.

Lifespan and Health

Issues of the Lab Beagle
Mix
Typically, the Beagle Lab mix has a
lifespan of 12 to 15 years. It’s also
important to consider the lifespan and
any health-related issues the purebred
parent breeds. Let’s begin with the
Lab.

A healthy Labrador’s lifespan is 10 to

12 years. As with all breeds, some
health problems are passed down from
generation to generation, and the
purebred Lab is no exception. Labs are
known to suffer loose knee joints,
elbow and hip dysplasia, ruptured
ligaments in their hind legs, eye
disease, heart disease, epilepsy,
cancer, and chronic allergies. Labs are
also more prone than the average dog
to gastrointestinal problems and
bloating.

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So what about the Beagle? In general,

the Beagle is a healthy breed with a life
expectancy of 10 to 15 years. However,
some inheritable conditions you should
be aware of are:

Glaucoma

Epilepsy

Patellar luxation

Central progressive retinal

atrophy

Hypothyroidism

Distichiasis

Chondrodysplasia

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Cherry eye

Early health screening of your Beagle

Lab mix can help to avoid or prepare
for future problems.

Beagle Lab Mix Dietary

Requirements
Both the Beagle and Lab are prone to
obesity and overeating, so it’s
important to have a healthy feeding
plan for your Labrador Beagle Cross.
Choose healthy brands of food that
provide proper nutrition depending on
the age and weight of your Beagle Lab
mix. Doing this can help reduce the
chance your Beagle Lab mix will suffer
from obesity.

What is the Ideal Home

for a Beagle Lab Mix?
The Beagle Lab Mix will do best with an
owner who lives an active lifestyle and
enjoys being outdoors. Lab Beagle
Crosses makes excellent family dogs.
Although, it’s important to bear in mind
your dog could be prone to chewing,
like the Labrador or be a boisterous
barker, like the Beagle.

Finding a Labrador
Beagle Mix Puppy
Finding a new puppy from a reputable,
responsible source can sometimes be
tricky. So do plenty of research before
you decide where to get your Beagle
Lab Mix. Because so many health
issues are heritable, it’s always
important to research the history and
parentage of your puppy, if possible.
Most reputable breeders should be able
to provide certificates regarding the
health of its parents and prove they
have been screened and cleared of
certain health issues.

Be sure to ask about temperament

issues and health concerns with parent
dogs when looking to adopt any
crossbreed. As we’ve already
discussed, crossbred dogs can inherit
tendencies from either parent.

If you are unsure about rescuing from

a local shelter or purchasing a dog
from a breeder you find online, you
could try attending a local dog show.
Networking at events like this can help
point you in the right direction. You can
also find a local AKC, which can help
you locate the right breeder.

Shelters often carry all types of

crossbreeds, and one of the many
advantages of a rescue dog is the
price! Although most shelters incur
fees, they are often a fraction of what
some breeders will charge. Most
shelters will cover the initial vet fees,
to ensure the dog is adoption-worthy
and ready for a new home.

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So, How Much Does a

Beagle Lab Mix Cost?
From a breeder, be ready to spend
anywhere from $600 to over $1,000
depending on the breeder’s reputation
and the history of the Lab Beagle Mix’s
parents. We recommend researching
reputable shelters in your area to find
out the specifics on pricing. For a
rescue dog, you can expect most
adoption fees to be anywhere from $50
to $100.

Is a Lab Beagle Mix the

Right Dog for You?
By all accounts, the Beagle Lab Cross
will make a great family pet. With
proper training, health screening, and
care, your family will be able to enjoy
your new pup for years to come!

Do you own a Lab Beagle Mix?

Please share your experiences in
the comment section!

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References and Further

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validation of a questionnaire for
measuring behavior and temperament
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American Veterinary Medical
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Turcsan B et al. 2017. Owner Perceived

Differences Between Mixed-Breed and
Purebred Dogs. PLoS One.

Howell TJ et al. 2015. Puppy Parties

and Beyond: the role of early age
socialization practices on adult dog
behavior. Veterinary Medicine:
Research and Reports.

Santoro D and Marsella R. 2002.

Genetic aspects of labrador retriever
myopathy. Research in Veterinary
Science.

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Hoffmann G et al. 2006 Copper-

Associated Chronic Hepatitis in
Labrador Retrievers. Journal Of
Veterinary Internal Medicine

Sutter NB and Ostrander EA. 2014.

Dog Star Rising: The Canine Genetic
System, Nature Reviews Genetics.

Irion DN et al. 2003. Analysis of

Genetic Variation in 28 Dog Breed
Populations With 100 Microsatellite
Markers. Journal of Heredity.

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19 COMMENTS

Dianne
January 29, 2022 at 5:15 pm

We own two Beagadors since

birth. They are the product of
our Championship blood line
Beagle and English Lab. The
mother was the beagle and the
father the English lab. Both
beagadors are female and are
eleven years old now. Both
parents have passed. They are
very different. Cocoa is 40
pounds and chocolate, while
Precious is 62 pounds and
black. Precious has her fathers
wavy thick coat, while Cocoa
has more of a beagle one. They
are both beautiful and have
wonderful temperaments.
Although it was definitely not an
intentional breeding, they have
been the biggest blessing!
Wouldn’t trade them for the
world!
Reply

Kirby Janet
November 26, 2021 at 11:20 pm

People are describing their

Labrador Beagle mix dogs.
We’ve had 3 Labs and all smart,
easy to train, loyal, good with
kids. I have nothing bad to say
about either of the three.Are
people deliberately crossing the
two? I see absolutely no need to
cross anybreeds. l know
accident happen and thats fine.
I’ve never bought a dog. All
were hand-me-downs. People
gave each away because no
time to spend and train them.
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Chelsea Trammell
June 22, 2021 at 8:08 pm

I adopted a Beagador a few

months ago. His name is Wybie
and he is 6 months old now. His
already the perfect companion
and loves people and other
dogs. He loves cats too but he
can be a little too rough some
times. He’s my best friend and I
think I’m his too (lol). The
separation anxiety is no joke
though and something we
continue to work on as well as
him jumping when he gets
excited. He’s done very well
with house training and is pretty
easy to train overall. I wouldn’t
trade him for the world.
Reply

Larry W
May 25, 2021 at 1:18 am

March 10th, just a little over

two months ago I adopted a
three year old female Beagle
Lab mix from Memphis Animal
Services that we are enjoying
so much. Lilia is so obedience
trained that we would like to
know where she learned to be
such a finely trained shelter
dog. We can tell that this is one
of the better things that I have
done and hopefully we will have
many years of pleasure owning
her.
Reply

Jennifer Crockett
May 4, 2021 at 6:15 pm

We have a lab beagle mix bout

3 now have tried different kinds
of dog food she’s eats for few
then doesn’t want it What is
best kind of food people feed
them?
Reply

Lori
April 30, 2021 at 3:28 am

I have a beagledor Named

Bentley he I got him at five
weeks old and it was nine of
them in the back of the trunk of
a car I got the runt he is eight
years old he has been the best
smartest dog I’ve ever had he is
my soulmate as an animal I
love him so much and I would
love to have tons more of the
bageldors he is sweet not
aggressive he’s loving the best
dog he sleeps with me every
night and Hass to be with me
night and day I love him so
much I won’t go anywhere
without him the best dog to
have!!
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Tommy
March 26, 2021 at 1:56 pm

We have a Beagle/Lab Mix

named Bailey. We got him from
a shelter back in 2005, and I
remember that after walking
down about 10 rows of dogs I
spotted him, scared and
shaking, and so thin that you
could see his ribs. Right there I
fell in love, and we adopted
him. The shelter guessed his
age at 6 months, but they didnt
know for sure. We took him to a
vet, and they guessed at least a
year. No idea where he had
came from, he was shaking
quite a bit and looked
depressed for the first few
months, and it took him a little
while to get comfortable. He
also didn’t ever bark. After he
became comfortable, he ended
up being a great dog, loved
playing with toys, loved running
around and playing all day
everyday. He loved the
outdoors, was very active,
watching him catch bunnies and
birds, was unbelievable, and he
managed to jump into a “Y” of a
tree about 6 ft up trying to
catch a squirrel. He travelled
with me and my wife
everywhere, on many road
trips. Bailey is still with us,
though not very active
anymore. He is now 16-17
years old. He lays on his bed all
day, and only gets up when he
needs to go out and go to the
bathroom, or to eat. His joints
are definitely bothering him,
and he has trouble sitting. I try
to get him out of the house to
walk around the yard a little
everyday, to keep him moving.
Its sad to see him like he is
now, but we will do whatever it
takes to make him comfortable.
Reply

Robert
February 6, 2021 at 1:09 am

Tavi is our second beagle/lab

mix. She is such a sweet girl.
Tasia, our first one was also an
incredible loyal, smart, loving
girl. She was or first family dog
and I could not imagine a better
person. After she passed, we
searched for months to find
another one. They are difficult
to find in Utah. Finally, we found
Tavi. She is just as great as
Tasia was. She is smart and was
ready to train. She rings a bell
but the back door when she
wants out. She’s never had an
accident in the house. We take
her off leash trail hiking 2-3
times a week, this seems to
keep her energy in check. While
I hike 5-6 miles, she easily does
10-15 miles. I blow a whistle
and she immediately runs back
to me no matter what her nose
is telling her to do. We want to
get another one and have been
looking for about a year now. I
don’t think we’ll ever get
another dog that’s not a
lab/beagle. They are perfect for
our family and lifestyle.
Anybody know where to find
one?
Reply

Nancy Hopper
January 6, 2021 at 3:56 am

We have an almost 2 yr old

Beagle Labrador mix named
Leia and of our three dogs she
is by far the sweetest and best
behaved! She never has
accidents in the house and only
gets “testy” when one of the
others wants to play and she’s
napping! She is a rescue so we
don’t know much of her history
other than she was living on the
streets before being rescued.
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Alfonso Wells
July 29, 2020 at 11:55 am

We’ve just adopted a puppy

Beagador. He is GORGEOUS !
Absolutely brilliant with my 11
year old son and therefore a
brilliant family hound. He’s
incredibly affectionate,
inquisitive, energetic and can be
quite stubborn (in a fun way) –
basically a real character and
he’s not six months yet. He’s
my fifth dog and we find him
unique. He needs loads of love
and cuddles and proper training.
All in all a little legend
Reply

Jerry
May 23, 2020 at 6:54 pm

Any idea where you can get a

Beagador in the USA? Preferable
in the Northeast? We are
looking for a puppy. Thank you
Reply

Brian
February 24, 2020 at 12:25 pm

Hi,
I adopted a 5 month old beagle
lab mix from a shelter. She’s
wonderful but I’m having A very
difficult time with house training
her. I’ll take her outside to the
same spot wait 10 minutes and
she does nothing. I come inside
and put her in the crate for
about 10 minutes and then we
go out again. Again nothing. I
repeat this several times A very
difficult time with house training
her. I’ll take her outside to the
same spot wait 10-20 minutes
and she does nothing. I come
inside and put her in the crate
for about 10 minutes and then
we go out again. Again nothing.
I repeat this several times
Finally when I come inside, she
pees in the house!
Help!
Reply

Danielle
February 18, 2020 at 12:29 am

I have a beagal lab mix that is

almost 12 years old now and
my dog has been such a
blessing to add to our family.
We have owned him since he
was about 7weeks old and he is
very lovable playful intelligent
wasnt hard to potty train as a
puppy either and great with
kids. Even as he gets older if
hes around little kids and he
gets nervous he will just go find
somewhere to lay down away
from the kids and noise but
most generally he has to stick
around because hes a big baby
and loves to have all the
attention. Highly recommend
this breed for a family pet. I got
blessed he didnt take after
beagals and want to chew up
things he loves toys but doesnt
chew them up carries them
around. He doesnt like storms
he has to be around someone or
he shakes severely and prances
around.
Reply

Nick Scarpa
January 17, 2020 at 2:27 pm

We just adopted a one year old

beagle lab mix and she is a
sweet girl. She loves to run on a
leash and of course loves her
chew toys. She is so good with
people and other dogs. We have
noticed that she seems to be
either anxious or experiencing
withdrawal symptoms when one
of us are not in the room. She
wanders around the house
whining, sometimes barking and
looking for something. We will
be taking her to the vet next
week and hope to get a better
idea of what it might be.

Has anyone experienced this

with beagador mix dogs.
Reply

Caroline
April 12, 2021 at 2:55 am

Did you ever figure it out?

We JUST adopted a
beagle/lab and while I think
it may be him just adjusting
to a new home, he does
seem to show signs of
separation anxiety.
Thankfully I work from home
so I’m here all day most days
with him and don’t mind him
constantly by my side, but
also want him to learn to be
ok when we are both gone
from home on occasion
Reply

Peter
December 12, 2019 at 3:26 am

We adopted our beagle-lab mix

from a shelter. She’s wonderful
with kids, and especially good
with special-needs kids. Very
easy to train and she’s great
off-leash. A touch of separation
anxiety, so I bring her to work
on days we can’t tire her out
beforehand. She runs fast, has
caught a number of squirrels.
About 40 lbs, but has the bark
of a much larger dog when
people knock on our front door.
Up for anything – such a loving
dog!
Reply

Susan McEvoy
October 25, 2019 at 8:19 am

Just had our rescue dog

genotypes and she’s 50%
Labrador retriever and 50%
beagle. She is delightful –
intelligent, gentle, and calm.
She has a touch separation
anxiety, loves her walks, food,
and rarely barks. We had her
spayed because she had a
phantom pregnancy and are sad
we didn’t let her have puppies
as she has such a wonderful
team temperament. Everyone
loves her!
Reply

Nathan Campfield
May 27, 2019 at 10:19 pm

Where did you get your

Labeagle. were in NSW Australia
and have chosen the cross
breed for our pet.
Reply

Christian
December 15, 2018 at 4:13 pm

Our beagador is the best dog

we will ever own. He has never
chewed anything up besides his
toys, but he has about dozen of
them and he takes time to chew
everyone. He is 25 lbs but has
the bark of a 100 lbs dog, which
we like because our kids get
home from school before we do
and I like that he sounds big
from outside the house. He
LOVES to snuggle, he would
snuggle all day long. Very
smart. Minimal training and he
sits, stays, lays down, rolls over
and shakes. We have a game
where I make the sounds of
eating and he frantically
searches for his bone because
he thinks I’m gonna eat it. For
the first year he had to be
leashed because he would just
follow his nose and keep going,
but once he bonded he was fine.
He takes turns sleeping-
guarding each kid at night. He’s
the best. I wouldn’t recommend
apartment living, we have over
an acre fenced and he will go
out run around the yard 5 or 6
times, he is pretty dang fast
too. Several times he has
caught up to a bird and caught
him in his mouth but lets them
go, of course we don’t
encourage this because we have
chickens. Minimal training early
on will produce a focused,
smart, loving, snuggle maniac.
Reply

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