Corgi Beagle Mix – Complete Dog Breed Facts of Beagi

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• Origin: United States of America
• Size: Medium
• Dog Breed Group: Hounding
• Purebred: No
• Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
• Height: 10-16 inches
• Weight: 10-20 lbs
• Coat Appearance: Short, thick, double coat
• Coat Colors: Black, Red, White, Fawn, Brown, Sable, Orange, Tan
• Temperament: Active, Smart, Loyal, Protective
• Good With Children: Yes
• Intelligence Level: High
• Good With Pets: Moderate
• Hypoallergenic: No
• Grooming: Moderate
• Shedding: Moderate
• Barking: Rare
• Suitable For Apartments: Yes
• Need For Exercise: More
• Easy To Train: No
• Good For First-Time Owners: Yes
• Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, Epilepsy, Osteoarthritis
• Litter Size: 1 to 3 puppies
• Average Price: $200 to $1000

The Beagle Corgi mix dog (Beagi) is between 10-16 inches in height resembles a lot of its parent Corgi.

The weight of a Beagi dog is somewhere in the range of 10-20 lb.

The lifespan of a Beagle Corgi mix is between 12 to 15 years. It is necessary for owners to give the proper care to ensure that their favorite dog lives till this age limit.

It is noticed very rarely that a couple of dogs have lived beyond this age range.

• Smart – The Beagle Corgi is an intelligent dog breed that quickly understands what is required to be done in the respective situations. Likewise, it is able to act in line with their expectations.
• Playful – The dog is basically happy, and active, and wishes to play around most of the time.
• Patience – The Beagi dog has an enduring quality and does not behave instantly aggressively.
• Friendly – Basically, the dog always wishes to maintain a friendly attitude.
• Active – The lively quality that is inherited from its parents
• Stubborn – Fundamentally, the dog is independent and does not adapt quickly but through proper and positive training, it can be corrected.
• Loyal – The dog is honest to its owner and will never let him down at any moment.
• Protective – The Beagi is a good guard dog and it will react immediately to even the slightest hint of danger that might come from an outsider.
• Sociable – The dog enjoys going for walks with its owner and loves to socialize with humans and even other dogs/cats during such times.

Beagie dog breed is a rigid dog by nature and not easy to train. Hence, the trainer of a Beagie should be patient and observant so as to clearly understand the dog and guide it accordingly for training.

The trainer needs to follow a consistently positive method of training. A trainer must train the pup to socialize right from a very early age. It is not an easy task to give indoor training to the dog.

Since the Beagi does not shed much, they require a mediocre level of grooming. It is essential to brush the dog’s coat on a daily basis and even bathe it with a special dog shampoo, whenever required.

Likewise, routine cleaning of the affected dog’s ears, eyes, and teeth must be done to avoid infection.

Like it applies to all dogs, Beagi (Beagle Corgi Mix) dogs require foods that are highly nutritious. These dogs are quite active but do not allow them to overeat since this dog faces a high risk of obesity.

The normal balanced diet that is recommended for most dogs is also applicable for a Beagi.

Foods consumed by a Beagle Corgi Mix dog

• Commercial dry dog food (High-quality brand)
• Green beans
• Vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, and cabbage
• Fruits like apples and oranges
• Yogurt
• Cottage Cheese
• Raw meats
• Chicken
• Fish
• Lamb
• Duck
• Boneless turkey

Foods to Avoid

• Chocolate
• Corn
• Wheat
• Grainy foods
• Fruits such as Grapes, Raisins, and Macadamia
• Soy
• Beef
• Eggs
• Dairy Products
• High fatty or spicy foods
• Almond

Read Also: Best Food For Corgis

The average purchase price of a new Beagle puppy in the USA market can range somewhere between $200 and $1000.

However, it must be understood that various factors are involved in determining the cost of a dog such as:

• The age of the dog
• The overall health of the dog
• Parents or pedigree
• Vaccinated dogs
• Quality and experience of the breeder
• State-wise cost difference. For example, the dog cost in California might differ from that of the cost in New York.

This dog breed may suffer from certain diseases that their parents are more possible to get affected.

1. Epilepsy

Symptoms

• Stiffness
• Twitching
• Loss of Consciousness
• Abnormal vocal notable while barking, whining, howling, and yelping
• Behavioral changes
• Abnormal musculoskeletal activity
• Convulsions
• Chewing
• Chomping
• Sensory problems
• Collapsing down on one side
• Head shaking
• Urinary or bowel incontinence
• Seizures with episodes of flexing and jerking of the muscles followed by phases of relaxation
• Profuse drooling from the mouth
• Temporary vision loss
• Uncontrollable shaking and tremors

Causes

• Congenital Problems (Defects that occur during birth)
• Diabetes
• Breathing difficulties result in low oxygen levels in the body for breathing
• Hypoglycemia
• Liver problems
• Kidney problems
• Fevers
• Toxins through lead and chocolate
• Fevers
• Brain Tumor or cancer
• Brain damage because of a severe injury

Treatment

Phenobarbital and potassium bromide are the prescribed drugs by vets for treating epileptic dogs. Daily medication is prescribed by the vet who will also involve in periodically monitoring the blood sugar level of a dog with epilepsy.

It must be noted that the veterinarian will make adjustments in the daily dosage periodically based on how the dog responds to seizures.

2. Allergies

Symptoms

• Itching or irritating skin
• Frequent spells of scratching
• Continuous sneezing
• Throat inflammation that causes snoring
• Runny eyes
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Shedding and hair loss
• Ear Infections
• Consistent licking
• Chewing

Causes

• Flea or tick bites
• Smoke
• Bird Feathers
• Dust Mites
• Chemicals
• Plastics, Rubber, and Synthetic materials
• Foods like for example, meats
• Shampoos
• Perfumes
• Medicines
• Dander

Treatment

Dogs get allergies due to various reasons as stated earlier. The kinds of treatments that are given to dogs are listed hereunder:

• Dogs that suffer from air-borne allergies are treated with allergic injections. The purpose of this treatment by a vet is to make the dog immune to such allergens.
• Veterinarians mostly prescribe Benadryl, an antihistamine drug for dogs with allergies
• Immune modulating drugs are even recommended
• Fatty acid supplements are given to dogs to relieve them from itchy skin
• Some special quality shampoos are also prescribed to avoid skin infection in dogs
• For dogs with allergies of vigorous nature, veterinarians prescribe strong drugs like cortisone to regulate the allergy levels in the dog

3. Hip Dysplasia

Symptoms

• Gradually reduces its daily activities
• Limited body movement
• Loose joints
• Take a long time to stand up
• Experience difficulty in climbing and alighting stairs
• Disabled hind limbs or legs
• The unsteady and unusual style of walk
• Feel a cracking kind of sound in the joint during movement
• Trauma
• Stiffness
• Heavy loss of muscle mass in the thigh area

Causes

• Genetic Reasons
• Poor Nutrition
• Obesity
• Lack of Exercise
• Trauma

Treatment

After studying the stage or level of hip dysplasia in a dog, a veterinarian may decide upon treating a dog with hip dysplasia either through:

• Diet and weight management – an Effective diet that is well balanced without much fats and proteins are prescribed by a vet for dogs with hip dysplasia.
• Physiotherapy – Exercises are recommended for a dog to more muscle mass and cope with the loose joints.
• Oral Supplements – Some oral supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin are recommended for dogs with arthritis problems.
• Non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs – Vets prescribe dogs with hip dysplasia to take medications that decreases inflammation and relieves their pain. Likewise, while using these NSAID drugs (non-steroid and anti-inflammatory drugs), periodic monitoring of a dog is done to check its liver functions.
  These drugs are usually recommended by a vet from a long-term perspective.
• Surgery – Surgeries are mostly performed on dogs with hip dysplasia where a vet considers factors like its age, size, level of activity, and the stage of the disease. Usually, there are three different kinds of surgeries that are usually performed on dogs with hip dysplasia. They constitute:

Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) – Done on dogs that are below 2 years of age without diseases like arthritis. The purpose of this surgery is to reposition the acetabular socket that will enable a tight fit for the head of the femur

Excision Arthroplasty – In this surgery, the head of the femur is eliminated and replaced with an artificial implant.

Total hip replacement – This is considered to be the best surgery since the hip joint is removed and replaced with a prosthetic implant. Dogs with chronic hip dysplasia will feel that the pain level in their hip decreases.

4. Joint problems (or) Osteoarthritis

Symptoms

• Avoidance of regular habits like jumping on the sofa or between the furniture in the house
• Inability to climb the stairs easily
• Very slow in rising up from a lying position
• Noticeable decrease in its daily activities, majorly playing
• Taking rest for a very long time
• Gait walk
• Stiffness during weather extremities like cold weather
• Starting to limp due to the difficulty experienced in walking
• Licks the joints

Causes

• Genetic factors that cause a deformed joint (improper shape) while at birth or during its development (the growth of a dog) stage
• Injury to a joint
• Obesity causes high stress to the joints
• Extreme stress to the joints could cause the joints to become weary

Treatment

There are various types of treatment available that the vet will apply in accordance with the stage of the disease.

Recommendation of a balanced diet  – Dogs with obesity face a higher risk of osteoarthritis. So, a balanced diet in the form of a diet plan is provided by a vet to the dog’s owner/trainer to be followed accordingly.

Exercises  – Exercises are recommended by a veterinarian for dogs with joint problems and they are of low impact and do not aggravate their joint problems. Examples are walking, going up and down the staircase, and swimming.

Physical Therapy – Physical therapy is given by vets to dogs to enable the latter to get rid of stiff muscles and also increase their range of body movement.

Anti-inflammatory drugs  – These drugs are prescribed for reducing the pain and inflammation that the dogs suffer due to this condition (osteoarthritis).

5. Ear Infections

Symptoms

• Scratching of the ears
• Head shaking
• Rubbing the ears on the furniture or ground
• Scaly skin
• Inflammation of the skin
• Hair loss
• Yellow or black discharge from the ears
• Imbalanced walk
• Deafness

 Causes

• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Moisture
• Endocrine disorder
• Thyroid disorder
• Mite Bites
• Yeast/Fungus
• Drug Reactions
• Allergies
• Foreign substances
• Buildup of wax
• Excess cleaning
• Meningitis
• Cauliflower ear

Treatment

After a thorough cleaning of the dog’s ears, the vet will recommend topical medication or systemic antibiotics to the owners/trainers to be administered to the dog.

It is most likely that painkillers like Tramadol or steroids could be prescribed to reduce the extent of inflammation.

The full course of medication that is prescribed by a vet must be complied with by the affected dog’s owner/trainer. The need for recommending this step is to ensure that the disease does not relapse.

• Beagis bark intermittently and their howl noise is similar to that of their parent, the Beagle.
• They work well as guard dogs and are mostly considered family dogs.