Like most crossbreeds, the personality of a Beaglier depends on the parents and how they have been bred and reared, but both breeds are happy, cheerful, friendly dogs who are almost permanently waggy. The Beaglier is a small to medium-sized, affectionate companion dog who will enjoy games, family life, and being part of everything their owner does.

The personality of a Beaglier seems to be more consistent when they are first crosses (F1). As a line is successively bred, they can be either bred back to one of the original breeds (and so strengthen either the Beagle or Cavalier personalities) or else be bred to another Beaglier - in which case there is less predictability in temperament (and in-breeding becomes more of a potential issue).

Where the natural occurrence of the breed may have happened centuries prior, the intentional breeding of the Beaglier began in the 1990s in Australia. Breeders wanted to create a small, healthy and energetic dog that didn’t have as much of a ‘hound’ instinct as the Beagle, so the Cavalier King Charles was selected as the perfect match due to its even-temper and good manners.

Your dog's diet needs to have the right balance of all the main nutrient groups including a constant supply of fresh water. It's important to conduct regular body condition scores to ensure you keep your dog in ideal shape and remember to feed them at least twice daily and in accordance with the feeding guidelines of their particular food.

The Beaglier will need between one to two hours walking each day - along with plenty of games and owner interaction.

Health and common issues

One aim with crossbreeds is to dilute or eliminate any inherited health issues that may exist within one or other of the breeds. This dilution or elimination is only likely if only one parent is the carrier of any particular condition, and where this is a first cross (F1). As this can’t always be guaranteed, all parents should be health tested prior to breeding: Beagle - a largely healthy dog but there are DNA tests that should be done in this breed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - sadly this is a breed that is prone to several serious health problems including eye problems, mitral valve disease and syringomyelia. It is very important to get puppies from only the most reputable breeders. Information on DNA health tests for both breeds can be found on the Kennel Club’s website.

Space requirements

This is a small to medium sized dog who can live in a smaller country property as long as they have access to the outdoors for toileting and walks.

Training beagliers

Unless they have a lot more of the Cavalier attitude to training, this may be a happy dog who will look on training with a lot of amusement and a wagging tail but not much else! They should be trained to walk nicely on a lead and harness, and a good recall should be taught (although possibly not relied on!).

Best family dog breeds

The Beaglier makes a fun companion and would suit families with sensible children who enjoy a dog that wants to be involved in everything they do.

Did you know?

• As the Beaglier is a mixed breed, it currently isn’t recognised by the UK Kennel Club
• It’s difficult to determine how Beagliers will turn out as they’re a combination of two breeds, even in the same litter some puppies may be more like Cavalier King Charles and others may be more like Beagles – both in personality and appearance
• If your Beaglier takes after the Beagle in its breeding, they may be excellent escape artists, it’s a good idea to install good fencing just in case