Beagle Lab Mix Breed Guide – Discover The Beagador Dog

The Beagle Lab mix is a popular cross between a purebred Beagle and a purebred Labrador Retriever. They are best suited to active families that have plenty of time for training and affection.

Beagadors are friendly, energetic, and loving. This medium-sized mix will weigh 25 to 65 pounds as an adult, falling somewhere between 13 and 22 inches tall.

Quick Stats: Beagle Lab Mix

Popularity:	Growing slowly
Purpose:	Family companion
Weight:	Usually 25 – 65 pounds
Height:	13 – 22 inches tall
Temperament:	Active, affectionate, social
Coat:	Short, dense, double coat

Common Beagador Questions

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Are Beagadors Good Family Dogs?	They’re great family dogs for active, social, dedicated homes
How Much Is a Beagle Lab Mix Puppy?	Generally $900 – $2500, but will vary depending on location and demand
Are Beagle Lab Mixes low shedding?	No. They shed moderately all year round, and more seasonally
Do Beagador Dogs Bark?	Yes, especially when their social and mental needs aren’t being met
How Long Does A Beagle Lab Mix Live?	10 – 15 years

Pros And Cons of Getting A Beagle and Lab Mix

Pros:	Cons:
Friendly and gentle temperament when well socialized	Cannot be left alone for long periods
Get along well with kids	Quite a vocal breed – known to howl
Intelligent and eager to please during training	Dense, double coat that sheds a lot
Athletic and playful breed	Not suitable for inactive families

What Else Is In This Guide

• History of the Beagle Lab mix
• Fun facts about the Beagador
• Training and exercising your Beagle Lab mix
• Beagador health
• Rescuing a Beagle Lab mix
• Finding a Beagador puppy

Let’s take a look in more detail at everything you need to know about this loving breed.

History and Original Purpose of the Beagador

The Beagle and Labrador Retriever mix is a designer breed. With the rise of mixed breeds, this hybrid is becoming more popular as an intentional mix.

But, it’s likely that the first Beagadors were a happy accident when a Labrador and Beagle bred.

Since this mix is so new, finding out more about the parents of this breed is a great way to learn about where it came from.

Beagle History

The Beagle is a member of the hound group, originally recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.

Due to a lack of documentation regarding the breed’s source, the Beagle’s true origin is unknown.

But, it’s generally accepted that the breed began in the United States as a small hound dog that closely resembled a Basset Hound or a Dachshund, with straighter legs.

Labrador History

The Labrador Retriever is a sporting dog, first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917.

Originally called a St. John’s Water Dog or Lesser Newfoundland, the Labrador Retriever was a working dog for the fisherman on the island of Newfoundland, Canada.

Throughout time, they’ve filled almost every working dog role, from hunting companion to service dog. They are also America’s favorite family pet.

Fun Facts About Beagle Lab Mixes

The Beagle Lab mix is not currently recognized by the AKC.

But it’s still a great breed for many families. One of the fun facts about mixed breeds and designer dogs is that they have a multitude of names!

Some popular names for the Beagle Lab mix include:

• Beagador
• Labbe
• Labbe Retriever
• Labeagle

Do you know any other fun names for this cross?

Beagle Lab Mix Appearance

The exact traits of a mix breed puppy are always unpredictable. It will depend entirely on the genes your puppy inherits.

Some Beagle and Lab mix puppies will be a perfect blend of their parent breeds. Others will favour one parent much more than the other.

Usually, you won’t know which it is until your puppy starts to grow into their looks a little more. But, use the parent breeds as a guide for potential traits.

	Beagle	Labrador	Beagador
Size:	Medium	Medium to large	Usually medium sized
Height:	Up to 15 inches	21 to 24 inches	13 to 22 inches
Weight:	Up to 30 pounds	55 to 80 pounds	25 to 65 pounds

Remember these stats are only a guideline. A full grown Beagle Lab mix may be bigger or smaller than the estimates above, especially if their parents are significantly larger or smaller.

Beagador Coat Colors

There are only three accepted Labrador colors. So, you may find the following Beagador combinations:

• Black Lab Beagle mix
• Yellow Lab Beagle mix
• Chocolate Lab Beagle mix

The black Lab Beagle mix is usually the most popular combination. As black is a dominant coat color, a black Lab Beagle mix will usually have black fur, perhaps with some small white markings.

The Beagle Parent

But, if Beagle Lab puppies take after their Beagle parent, then they may be any combination of:

• Tan
• White
• Brown
• Lemon
• Red
• Blue
• Black
• Bluetick
• Redtick
• Fawn

It’s Unpredictable

Remember, a Beagle Labrador mix can inherit any mix of genes. So he may be any combination of the markings and colors that are associated with each breed’s standard.

Genes are complicated and some color genes can effectively ‘switch off’ other color genes.

Put simply, a Beagador can be one of any number of gorgeous color combinations!

Beagador Temperament

Since the Beagador is a mixed breed, its temperament could be any blend of its parents. Luckily, the Labrador and Beagle are quite similar, so we know what you can expect.

A Beagle Lab mix will be a friendly, social, and inquisitive dog. They will have plenty of energy and will love to play with you – particularly games that revolve around scent tracking or retrieving.

This mix makes an excellent hunting dog, thanks to the Lab’s excellent retrieval skills, and the Beagle’s incredible nose.

The Labrador parent in particular is excitable and friendly. So, your Beagador will likely want to greet everyone who comes through your door. This mix is not a great watch dog.

However, you must socialize them well as a puppy to get the best of this personality. Without this, the loyal Beagador temperament can stray into territorial natures, excessive barking, and aggression.

Undesirable Behaviors

The Beagle Lab mix has very high social and exercise requirements.

If these needs aren’t met, your Beagador could display unwanted behaviors, such as digging, chewing, and more vocalisations than normal.

Because of this, the Beagle Lab mix is only suitable for highly active families that will be able to spend almost all of their time with their dog.

Beagle Lab Mix Barking

It is worth noting that the Beagle Lab mix is a very vocal breed, often with a very distinctive hound howl.

Leaving a Beagador alone for too long could result in some rather frustrated neighbors.

But, this mix may still bark and howl when you are around. If you’re looking for a calm and quiet breed, this isn’t the one for you.

And, if you’re eager to find out how to stop a dog from barking, check out our handy guide.

Training and Exercising your Beagle Lab Mix

Both parents of this mix are intelligent and eager to please. These traits, compared with their active personalities, makes them easy to train.

They also make wonderful hunting partners. Beagle Lab mixes are often trained as retrievers of duck and other small game.

It should be easy to train this highly intelligent and social breed – if you can keep his attention.

Plenty of praise and some yummy treats may help to focus this excitable and easily distracted pup. You can find training tips in our guide.

A strong recall is especially important for this mix, as they may wander wherever their nose takes them.

Exercise Needs

The Beagador is an energetic dog that will get into mischief if he isn’t given enough exercise and stimulation.

They don’t do well if they’re confined or left alone for long periods – your house could end up chewed up!

Therefore, ensure that you have the time and space in which to play with a Beagle Lab mix.

Let them run around in a safely enclosed area, such as a dog park or a large yard, at least once a day.

You might consider taking your Beagador for a swim, as the Labrador parent is a notorious swimmer, commonly used in water rescue.

Beagle Lab Mix Health and Care

Mixed breeds, like the Beagador, often suffer fewer health problems than their pure bred counterparts.

But, it is difficult to predict which genes a Beagle Lab mix may inherit and it is hard to predict what health problems are most likely to occur.

Beagador health risks to be aware of:

Brain:	Epilepsy
Eyes:	Glaucoma, cherry eye, progressive retinal atrophy
Joints:	Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, luxating patella
Other	Hypothyroidism, hereditary myopathy, Exercise Induced Collapse

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that is known to occur in the Beagle parent of this mix.

This issue can cause seizures in affected dogs. Beagles that are known to suffer from epilepsy should not be used to create Beagador puppies.

Glaucoma

Canine glaucoma actually refers to an entire group of eye conditions that affect the optic nerve.

Dogs with this problem may lose their vision entirely over time. Others may experience pain and redness around their eyes to accompany this vision loss.

Cherry Eye

Cherry eye is another canine eye disorder that is often seen in the Beagle parent.

This issue is characterised by inflammation and prolapse of your dog’s third eye.

You may notice redness and excessive itching or rubbing in dogs with cherry eye.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

This is another eye disorder, often seen in the Labrador parent of the Beagador.

Over time, dogs with PRA will lose their sight completely.

Hip and Elbow Dysplasia

Hip and elbow dysplasia are a joint disorder commonly seen in the Labrador Retriever.

This issue is characterised by a malformed joint in your dog’s hip or elbow, where the ball of the joint does not fit the socket properly.

This can lead to pain and trouble moving and walking. But, luckily health tests are available for this issue, so dogs with high risk can be avoided when breeding Beagadors.

Luxating Patella

Luxating Patella is also known as a dislocated kneecap. If your dog has this problem, their kneecap will slide or move out of its normal place.

This can cause problems walking and pain.

Hypothyroidism

Dogs with hypothyroidism will have an underactive thyroid gland, slowing down their metabolism.

Signs of this can include weight gain, lethargy, dull hair, and getting easily cold. This problem is treatable, but not curable.

Hereditary Myopathy

Hereditary myopathy is also known as muscle weakness. It is a genetic issue that can be found in the Labrador Retriever breed.

Exercise Induced Collapse

A recessive hereditary trait, may cause exercise induced collapse (EIC) in Labs and Lab mixes. A DNA test is available to identify carriers and aid in planned breeding to avoid passing the disease on.

Be careful of overexercising and overexciting Beagle Lab mixes, especially if they are known to suffer with this issue.

General Health of Cross Breeds

As long as this mix is bred by a reputable, experienced breeder, they will usually have great health.

Your veterinarian may recommend a Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, EIC DNA Test, and an MLS DNA Test.

More info on dog health and screenings is available at The Canine Health Information Center.

General Care

You should regularly check your Beagador’s ears for discharge, redness, or a foul smell. Discuss any unusual or suspicious findings with your vet.

Labrador Retrievers and Beagles are prone to excessive weight gain. This will increase the chance of elbow or hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism.

It’s therefore very important that their hybrid offspring get plenty of exercise and are kept on a healthy diet.

The Beagle Lab mix will have a short, dense, double coat.

It may be water repellant, like a Lab. If so, you may notice a strong smell when your dog gets wet. This is due to the oily covering on his fur that repels water. Once he is dry, the smell should dissipate.

Coat Care

The Beagador will always have a short, dense, double coat. It may be soft like a Beagle, or water repellant like a Labrador.

A Beagador will need regular brushing to maintain a healthy coat.

Regular brushing will also reduce shedding. Be sure to give him some extra attention during the warmer months, when shedding is at its peak.

This breed is known to shed a lot. It will likely not be suitable for people who suffer from allergies.

What is the Beagle Lab Mix Life Expectancy?

Based on the average lifespans of the parent breeds, the expected lifespan of a Beagle Lab mix is 10-15 years.

Although this is by no means a fixed length.

Choosing a puppy from a reputable breeder, following the tips above, and attending regular veterinary checks will help to increase this lifespan.

Do Beagle Lab Mixes Make Good Family Pets

Beagadors make excellent pets for the right families. They need a high level of training to contain their high spirited nature.

But they will provide hours of fun and loving companionship for adults and children alike.

The Beagador’s roots are in hunting and sporting. A well trained Beagador will be happy to accompany the family on outdoor adventures, hikes in the woods, or a visit to the lake.

Beagle Lab mixes are pack animals that need to be with their family. They will not tolerate being alone for long.

A family that is often away from home would not be a good fit for this social pooch.

Rescuing a Beagle Lab Mix

There are so many Beagle Lab mixes who need a loving home. You may want to consider opening your heart to one of these great dogs.

Rescuing a dog is a great option for people who are less particular about the exact breed or characteristics of their Beagle Lab mix puppy.

Rescue organizations are also a great option if you want to adopt an adult dog. This is a good choice if you prefer specific personality traits or are looking for a dog who already has some training.

Finding a Rescue Center

Currently, breed centers that specialize in Beagadors are not common. To find a Beagle Lab mix available for rescue, look in rescue centers in your local area.

You can also look in rescue centers that are dedicated to the Labrador and Beagle parent breeds.

Many of these places will take in mixed breeds as long as one of their parents is their chosen breed.

Beagle Lab Mix Breed Rescues

USA	SOS Beagles, Save a Lab Rescue
UK	Beagle Welfare, Labradors in Need
Canada	Lab Rescue, Beagle Paws Rescue
Australia	Lab Rescue, Beagle Rescue NSW

Know of a great Beagador rescue organization? Please share it in the comments section!

Finding a Beagle Lab Mix Puppy

Mixed breeds and designer dogs, like the Beagador, are increasingly popular. You need to find a breeder who has only used healthy parents for your puppy.

Choose a breeder who has raised the litter well. Giving them the best chance at good health and great temperament.

The puppies should be raised with love, care, and exposure to everyday family life.

This will help to make sure they are healthy, happy, and well adjusted.

Get help finding a Beagador puppy with our puppy search guide

Where to Avoid

It is extra important, when looking for these types of breeds, to locate a responsible breeder.

Avoid backyard breeders and puppy mills who may mistreat the dogs, engage in inbreeding practices, or ignore important health recommendations.

As the Beagador’s popularity increases, puppy mills are more likely to jump on the trend.

So, be extra vigilant when searching for your breeder.

Beagle Lab Mix Price

As mixed breeds become more popular, their prices are likely to rise.

Currently, Beagadors tend to cost anywhere from $900 to $2500. However, this will vary depending on where you are, demand for puppies, and other factors.

Puppies from puppy mills are usually cheaper than those from reputable breeders, but a higher price doesn’t necessitate better health or quality.

Make sure you go to view puppies armed with a lot of questions to ensure you’re getting the very best.

Raising a Beagle Lab Mix Puppy

Caring for a vulnerable Beagador puppy is a big responsibility.

There are some great guides to help you with all aspects of puppy care and training. You’ll find them listed on our puppy page.

Beagle Lab Mix Products and Accessories

There are lots of products you’ll need to prepare for the arrival of your Beagle Labrador mix.

Take a look at some of our guides below to find the best accessories for your pup!

• Interactive Dog Toys
• Best No Pull Harnesses
• Food for Beagles

Similar Breeds

Perhaps you’re not sure the Beagle Lab mix is the perfect dog for you.

But don’t worry! There are plenty of other breeds you can choose from. Take a look at some of our guides below.

• Golden Retriever Beagle Mix
• Poogle
• Labrador Springer Spaniel Mix
• Labradoodle
• Dalmatian Lab Mix

• Husky Beagle Mix

The Beagle Lab Mix: Summary

You never know what you may get with a mix breed. But, if you’re seeking an active, friendly, and intelligent dog, the Beagador could be perfect for you.

Make sure you’re prepared for any mix of traits from the Beagle and Labrador breeds.

And tell us all about your Beagle Lab mix puppies in the comments!

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