Poogle – The Intelligent and Curious Beagle Poodle Mix

Poogle dogs are a hybrid designer dog, a Beagle Poodle mix. They are also known as a Beaglepoo, Beagledoodle, or even a Beapoo by some owners. These cute little pups are affectionate, loyal and intelligent.

They can make good watchdogs as well as family pets, being a little wary or aloof with strangers. The Poogle is a good choice for an active home with older kids, as they benefit from lots of time, attention and training.

Poogles are often low shedding, although unlikely to be hypoallergenic due to the Beagle’s high shedding coat in their history. Bred from a Miniature Poodle and Beagle parent the Poogle usually weighs from 15 to 30 lbs and is around 13 inches in height.

Today we’ll share top tips for choosing, raising and caring for a Poogle puppy. We’ll show you how to find a good breeder, and give your puppy the right nutrition and socialization to help them turn into a happy, healthy family pet.

Contents

• Poogle history
• How big are Poogles when full grown?
• Poogle appearance
• Grooming, shedding and allergies
• Are Poogles friendly?
• Health and exercise
• Poogle puppies and breeders

What is a Poogle?

A Poogle is a designer dog breed. A mix of beautiful Beagle and proud Poodle parents. Most Poogles are first generation, meaning they have one parent from each breed. But you can get Poogles that have two Poogle parents too!

This friendly pup is a newer breed of dog that combines the intelligence of a Poodle with the curiosity of a Beagle. With their soft fur and big, dark eyes you’ll soon fall in love with Poogles. A Poogle might be perfect for your family, but there are a few things you should consider before adopting.

More than a just another mutt, Poogles of the first generation have a Beagle parent and a miniature (sometimes toy) Poodle parent. This hybrid was introduced in the United States in the 1980s and continues to grow in popularity. A Poogle may be perfect for you if you’re looking for a small, low-shedding, fun, intelligent family dog.

Where Do Poogles Come From?

Poogles are a relatively recent mix, but we can learn more about them by studying their parents’ histories.

Poodles originated in Germany and were used as retrieving water dogs. They are part of the American Kennel Club (AKC) Non-Sporting Group. The breed name comes from the Low German word “pudeln,” meaning “splash in water.”

A Poodle should be well-proportioned and squarely built. They have dark, oval eyes and an intelligent expression. Many describe them as elegant dogs.

The Beagle breed was first recognized in England in 1885. They were the result of breeding smaller hunting hounds used to track rabbits by scent.

Arriving in America by the 1840s, the AKC accepted Beagles as a member of the hound group in 1885. The breed has been a perennial favorite in the USA, surpassing its popularity even in their origin country of England.

Poogle Size

As adults Poogles are usually about 10–15 inches tall and weigh 20–30 pounds

Beagles are small- to medium-sized dogs, weighing in at under 30 pounds. They range in height from under 13 inches up to 15 inches at the shoulder.

Poodles come in a variety of sizes. Miniature Poodles are generally used in breeding programs for producing Poogles. Miniature Poodles stand 10–15 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 10–15 pounds.

What Do Poogles Look Like?

Poogles may have medium to long hair that may be straight or curly. They come in just about every imaginable color.

Some Poogle puppies have white spots while others are solid in color. Black and tan, red, blonde, apricot – the sky is the limit with coat color in this breed! Most importantly, a Poogle puppy can have characteristics of either parent, or even a mix of the two.

If they take more after their Beagle parent then their coat is of medium length by hound standards. Although most consider them to be a short-haired breed. Beagles can be any “true hound color” by the breed standard.

In practical terms, there are two color patterns. Tri-color Beagles have white, black, and brown coats. The two-color varieties have white as the base color with a wide range of secondary colors from dark brown to a very light tan.

If they take after the Poogle side of the family their coat will be their most distinguishing characteristic. It’s curly and dense and is usually worn brushed out into a fluff of softness.

Coat colors found in this breed range from black to apricot, cafe-au-lait to white. The only color that’s disqualified in the breed standard is parti-color, meaning a coat with spots of two or more colors.

The Poodle’s constantly growing, thick coat requires daily brushing to look it’s best. Bathing and clipping of the coat need to be done about every four to six weeks.

Grooming Your Poogle

Grooming requirements for Beagle Poodle mix puppies depend on the coat they inherit. Dogs with longer coats will need daily brushing, while dogs with a medium coat may only need a touch-up every couple of weeks.

Close clipping long-coated dogs will minimize grooming time. One appealing quality Poogles get from their Poodle parent is their low-shedding coat.

Are Poogles Hypoallergenic?

Poodles have long been hailed as hypoallergenic dogs, since their hair grows for a longer time and is shed less frequently. People with dog allergies may be able to tolerate a Poogle in the home better than some other breeds.

However, this will depend on which parent the Poogle takes after. All Poogles need daily toothbrushing and monthly nail trimming to maintain long-term good health.

Poogle Temperament

Poogle dogs are intelligent and friendly, making them perfect for families. They have a moderate to high energy level. Plan on providing some form of exercise for your Poogle on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes.

The Poogle’s easy-going nature helps them get on well with kids and other dogs. The hunting instincts of the Beagle may be expressed by chasing smaller household pets, but they seem to get along well with everyone when properly socialized.

Although not known for excessive barking, this breed can make a fine watchdog. As with physical characteristics, a Poogle can be a mix of the two parents or take after one more than the other.

Poodle Personality

When it comes to personality, Poodles are famous for their keen intelligence and capacity for learning. These traits along with good looks make it a favorite circus and show dog. Miniature Poodles have a moderate energy level and many love swimming and retrieving.

Beagle Personality

The personality of Beagles is one of merriment and curiosity. Bred for hunting, they thrive on exercise but are still easy-going enough to make a perfect family dog.

They are intelligent animals with an excellent sense of smell. They may become distracted by their single-minded focus on scent tracking.

Exercising your Poogle

Poogles are active dogs who need regular exercise. With his intelligent and curious nature, your Poogle will appreciate mental as well as physical exercise.

This breed may not be ideal for folks who need to be away from home for 8–10 hours a day. If you can make time for a daily walk and some puzzle games, your Poogle will thrive.

Poogle Health Concerns

Poogles may be affected by diseases common to its parent breeds. Diseases affecting Poodles include hyperadrenocorticism, eye diseases, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, and patellar luxation.

The National Beagle Club of America reports Beagles to have a predilection for eye disorders, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, and luxating patellas. Many of the diseases to which Beagles are prone overlap with the Poodle’s list.

Combining the lists from each breed, Poogles might be prone to having eye disorders, luxating patellas, epilepsy, hyperadrenocorticism, and hypothyroidism.

Poogle breeders can do screening tests on the puppy’s parents for many of these diseases. Be sure to ask about testing history before you decide on buying a pup from any breeder.

Are Designer Dogs Healthy?

Hybrid dogs that are purposely created by breeding two purebreds are sometimes called “designer dogs.” There is some controversy over whether these new breeds are really just “mutts” being sold for a higher price.

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The term mixed-breed or mutt implies a combination of many different breeds and crossbreeds, making the results very unpredictable. Designer dogs are created from a mating of two purebreds. Their offspring have predictable traits that are some combination of those seen in the parents.

A favorable aspect of so-called designer dogs is that the weaker traits of each breed involved are less likely to occur in the offspring. The mixing of two gene pools allows for more hybrid vigor.

There is no guarantee that health problems of the parents won’t be passed to the pups, but it’s less likely when you’re mixing unrelated breeds. The bottom line is that whether you call them designer dogs or hybrids, the Poogle dog combines the genetics of two breeds.

How to Pick Your Poogle Puppy

The Poogle breed is recognized by the Designer Breed Registry and the American Canine Hybrid Club. They don’t have their own breed club at this time.

You may be able to find Poogle puppies in a web search, but be careful buying from breeders who are far away from where you live. Shipping young puppies can be very stressful for them. Plus, you’ll want to check out the parents of the pup and the breeder’s facility more than once before committing to buying a pup.

Watch your local newspaper’s classified ad section for a Beagle Poodle puppy. You may be able to find local Poogle breeders online.

Poogle Breeders

Once you’ve found a breeder, ask if the parents have been health tested. Many breeders vaccinate puppies themselves. If they give an improperly stored vaccine or if the timing is off, these shots might not be effective at preventing deadly diseases like parvo and distemper.

It’s always a good idea to ask if the puppy has been examined, dewormed, and vaccinated by a veterinarian. This will help screen out pups who have a major congenital problem or those who are not adequately protected from common infectious diseases.

The breeder should be able to show you records from the vet visit.

Do you have your eye on a Poogle? Tell us what you like about the designer dog in the comments below!

References

• The Institute of Canine Biology
• The National Beagle Club of America, Inc.
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• The Blue Book, Genetics Committee of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, 2015.
• Alam MR, et al. Frequency and distribution of patellar luxation in dogs. 134 cases (2000 to 2005). Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2007.