When bred together, Poodles and Beagles produce puppies known as Poogles. Poogles are small to medium-sized dogs with the combined smarts and high trainability of the Beagle and the hypoallergenic Poodle.
There is no doubt that the Poogle is going to be a very popular designer breed in the years to come.
If you decide that a Poogle is a right choice for your home, then read on, we have all the information you need about this adorable breed!
What is a Poogle?
Small and cute, a Poogle is the offspring of a Miniature or Standard Poodle and a Beagle. Also known as Beaglepoos, Beagledoodles, or Beapoos, Poogles are loving and loyal designer dogs that have a ton of confidence. To understand more about Poogles, let us take a brief look at their parent dog breeds.
Beagles
The Beagle dog breed needs no introduction. It is easily one of the most popular dog breeds in the world today. Recently, they ranked 6th in AKC’s list of most popular dogs. As hunting companions, their skills are par excellence. They are scent hounds gifted with an incredible sense of smell which helps them in tracking. As family dogs, Beagles are loyal, affectionate, and just the right size.
Poodles
The Poodle dog breed has consistently ranked No.2 in the list of most intelligent dog breeds. Exceptionally smart and active, these dogs were bred to retrieve things from the water. The small-sized Poodles were used for truffle hunting.
Origin of the Poogle
Poodle mix breeds like Poogles are nothing new. From the dawn of canine history, intact males and females have met and created a new breed in the process.
In the late 1990s, a few dog breeders acted according to the needs of future dog owners. People wanted dogs but some had limitations due to pet allergies. By crossing in a Poodle, breeders developed ‘Doodle’ dogs that were extremely intelligent and also had low-shedding coats. The Poogle was one such creation. We cannot say for sure exactly when the first Poogle was created but assume it must have been around the 2000s.
Like all other designer dogs (hybrid dogs), the Australian National Kennel Council does not recognize the Poogle breed. However, dog breeders and owners often use other Clubs like the Mixed Breed Dog Club of America or the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) for registering mixed-breed dogs like Poogles.
Physical Attributes of Poogles – How Big do Beagle Doodles Get?
Exactly how big a Beagle-Doodle puppy will get depends on the size of the Poodle parent. Most dog breeders use standard or miniature-sized Poodles for mating with a Beagle. This is due to the comparable sizes of the two breeds.
Most Beagle Doodles grow to a height of 11-15 inches (28 to 38 cm) and weigh between 15-25 lb. (6.8 to 11.3 kg). Your Poogle puppy can be considered a fully-grown adult at 18 months.
Since there is no standardisation for mixed breed dogs, you could have many variations in the appearance of the Poogle breed. For example, some Poogles inherit the curly low-shedding coat of the Poodle parent while others may have the short and thick coat of the Beagle parent.
Are Poogles Hypoallergenic?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions people have about Poogles. Unfortunately, there is no definite answer for it since it all depends on complex canine genetics.
If a purebred Poodle is bred with a purebred Beagle, then the resultant “first generation” (F1) Poogle puppy will have a mix of both parents’ genes. Therefore, your F1- Poogle could or could not be hypoallergenic.
Most first-generation poodle mix breeds that have a short coated breed as one of their parents (such as a Beagle, Dachshund, Labrador etc) will inherit a wire texture coat, that is low shedding.
However, if a Poogle is bred back to a purebred Poodle (to create what is known as an F1-B Poogle), then this offspring is likelier to have a relatively low to non-shedding coat since there is more of the Poodle’s gene pool to select from. In case you or a family member is allergic to dogs, you might want to ensure that your breeder gives you an F1-B Poogle puppy.
Do Poogle Dogs Shed?
All dogs shed – some more than others. Your Poogle might shed relatively less if it inherits its Poodle parent’s low-shedding coat. However, Beagles shed a lot all year round and a Poogle that inherits the Beagle-like thick and short coat might shed as well.
Poogle Temperament
As with its appearance, your Poogle’s temperament is not standardised. It could inherit a Beagle’s confidence, curiosity, excitability, and playful nature or it could be fun-loving and mischievous like the Poodle.
In any case, you can expect your Beagle-Poodle mix to be extremely smart and highly trainable. Having said that, you might still want to tap into your pup’s potential and start training it from an early age.
Before bringing home your Poogle, you need to be aware that these dogs tend to be highly excitable. You will need to train your puppy to enjoy spending periods of time in calmness by teaching it some obedience commands and providing passive calming activities like stuffed Kongs. Without training, your Poogle’s excitability and exuberance can get out of hand.
While this nature may be great to have around children, it is very important to teach both – the kids and your Poogle – about the proper way to behave around each other. As such, very young babies or toddlers should not be allowed to interact with a fully-grown Poogle without supervision.
In general, though, the Poogle makes an excellent family companion pet. With proper training, your Poogle will bring a lot of fun, laughter, and love into your household. Poogles are also ideal companions for active individuals, couples, and even elderly people. However, they do need plenty of daily activity and mental stimulation to prevent them from getting bored and destructive.
Stuffed Kongs, licky mats, snuffle mats, food puzzles, long-lasting chews and raw meaty bones should all be on your puppy shopping list.
Are Poogles Smart?
Poogles are incredibly smart like their parent dog breeds. This makes them easy to train and also a good choice for first-time dog owners. These highly intelligent designer dogs use their sense of scent and can be great as hunting companions. They are also known for superior adaptive intelligence like both the parent dog breeds.
How Do You Train a Poogle?
The best way to train a Poogle is with consistency, patience, and love. Set aside 20-30 minutes daily for the training. Begin and end every session with some playtime, praise, and cuddles. Keep the sessions short (5 minutes per session) and use high-value treats to get your Poogle to do what you want it to do.
Crate training is recommended for Poogle puppies and adults to prevent them from developing separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is a common behaviour problem among poodle mix designer dog breeds.
Crate training is not cruel, in fact, getting your poodle mix breed comfortable with spending time alone in a crate is vital for their wellbeing. There will be times when your dog might need to be caged for brief periods of time such as for vet visits, interstate or overseas flights, boarding, to prevent jumping on guests etc. Furthermore, growing your beagle mixes skills of independence, confidence and optimism are important and necessary life skills.
If needed, enrol your dog in puppy preschool, hire a private dog trainer, or send your puppy to a board-and-train facility.
Do Beagle-Poodles Bark a Lot?
Like their Beagle parent, Poogles do tend to bark. Not all kinds of barking are bad (your Poogle might bark to warn you about danger!) but you need to train your Poogle to only bark on cue. This is important if you live in an apartment or have neighbours close by.
How Much Does a Poodle Beagle Mix Cost?
Poogles are relatively rare in the United States and Australia. Therefore, you might not find too many breeders having Poodle Beagle mix puppies on sale. If you do find one, then expect to pay between $1000 and $2000 for a Poodle Beagle mix puppy.
There is no standardisation in a Poogle’s price. Breeders will charge according to the effort they have put into their breeding program. For example, the best breeders conduct health checks and genetic tests on their breeding dogs. This costs money but ensures healthier puppies. The price of a Poodle Beagle mix also depends on the puppy’s family tree, size, coat colours, coat texture etc.
What to Feed a Poogle?
Ideally, you should consult your Poogle’s breeder (or a vet nutritionist) regarding what to feed your puppy. In the first few days, you might want to feed your little Poogle the same food it was eating at the breeder’s home. Later, your vet nutritionist can recommend the best food for your dog. Make any dietary changes very slowly to prevent gastric issues in your young dog.
These days, you have a lot of variety in dog food; you can choose from dry food or kibble, wet/canned food, BARF or raw diet, frozen food, dehydrated food, etc. A diet that includes raw meaty bones is generally better for Poogles as it could help prevent tooth decay to some extent. (If you only feed kibble or dry food you will need to brush your Poogle’s teeth regularly to prevent cavities). As dogs grow older, they might prefer soft or wet food over kibble. Wet food is easier on their teeth and also can be more satisfying due to its higher moisture content.
In any case, learn to read food labels when choosing your Poogle’s food. The food’s label enlists the ingredients in the quantity they are present. Always look for food having the first ingredient as meat. Some dog foods are packed with cereals or grains and vegetables instead of meat. It is best to avoid such foods since dogs, although omnivores, still need meat for protein.
Poogles are usually healthy eaters. Sometimes, they might act as if every food is their favourite. This could include foods they aren’t supposed to eat. So, always monitor what your Poogle eats and teach your kids to keep human foods like chocolates and raisins out of your pet’s reach. Also, Poogles are prone to obesity, so you might want to avoid free-feeding.
How Long do Beagle Poodle Mixes Live? What are the Common Health Issues in Them?
Some Poogles are known to inherit the health issues seen in the parent dog breeds: hip and elbow dysplasia, PRA or progressive retinal atrophy and other eye problems, epilepsy, dental disease, obesity, and back problems.
Beagle-Poodle mixes (purchased from reputable breeders) are generally hardy dogs and, with proper care, could live for nearly 10-16 years.
Buying a Poogle Puppy or Adult
The Beagledoodle is a fairly rare designer dog breed in Australia. If you’re having trouble finding Poogle breeders or puppies for sale near you, consider looking for a rescue or other similar poodle mix breeds such as the Whoodle, Schnoodle, Cavoodle, Mini or Toy Bordoodle, Jackapoo or Westiepoo.
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