Comments on: Australian Shepherd Beagle Mix Breed Traits and Care

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 01:59:50 +0000

My Merlin is an Aussie Beagle mix and I adopted him from my local shelter when he was around 5 and a half years old. He is missing a leg and I’m not really sure of his history (we believe there was some abuse or neglect or both) but he’s the sweetest thing ever. He’s snuggly and he sleeps about 16 hours a day. He’s got a touch of anxiety but it’s manageable. He’s my best friend and I’m so excited to be his momma.

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:34:09 +0000

We only recently found out that our 5 year old rescue (~34lbs) is an Aussie beagle when we did a DNA test. She 56% beagle and 17% Australian Shepherd (and 9% Border Collie and
7% Miniature American Shepherd). She is the sweetest dog who wants to cuddle all the time. She is incredibly good at escaping fences. You can watch her analyze our backyard privacy fence for possible escape routes. However, when her prey drive isn’t kicked in, she is very obedient to commands and gets along with all dogs. She does have a lot of energy, but as long as she gets a walk everyday, she is calm in the house.

By: Sarena Campbell

Sarena Campbell — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 02:28:20 +0000

I think its hilarious that I have read the description on two sites and they both said this mix wouldn’t be a couch potato, yet so many of these comments say otherwise!

Our two year old girl loves to hop in our laps with a toy and binge watch some TV.

I’m relieved to hear that it’s not just ours that has a problem being off leash when outside. All the other dogs in our extended family can run around and no one has need to worry, but her—she’d be down the street or off in the woods in a second!

She does dig, but not for fun, she wants into our neighbor’s yard to play with her friend, a big mastiff puppy. They run up and down the privacy fence, and shove their snouts through holes that seem to be getting bigger in the wood. Totally haven’t witnessed the mastiff nibble a chunk away!

But I can say for both my husband and myself that she is the best dog that we have ever had. She loves other dogs and can’t get enough of being around kids when she gets the chance. She even listens to almost every we say! Just not ‘Come here’!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 03:08:14 +0000

Oso was at the Humane Society of Missouri. My ex wanted to see tbe puppies. He put a lock on me with his eyes and that was that. The girl came to get him out and when she walked padt us to show himto a woman who got therebefore us we just couldn’t believe it. Five minutes later his would be new owner walked over to us and asked if we really wanted him. That was June 19th 2019. His name on the papers was Oso. Its Spanish for Bear. We kept the name as my ex is Spanish. My farite book from grade school was “Nobody listens to Andrew” The plot is that Andrew has someting in his bed and he rushes aroud trying to tell everyone. They’re all to busy. Turns out theres a bear in Andrews bed. Eventually they listened and the bear is carted off to the Zoo. Im 58 and today I can actuallysay, “Hey everybody, Theres a bear in my bed. Who Knew ??? Wouldnt trade him for anything. Hes everything this article has mentioned. Super Loyal and Loving. Cheers !!! Andrew R.

By: Oso

Oso — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:37:29 +0000

In reply to Andrew Dale Emerald. I'll let you know. Love them Truffles.

By: Andrew Dale Emerald

Andrew Dale Emerald — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 19:45:21 +0000

In reply to David. Do you think the breed can be train to find truffles??

By: Terri Kilsby

Terri Kilsby — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:00:34 +0000

i own a beagle aussie mix she looks like aharrier hound but is merle, she has a great nature but is very much a hound when it comes to behaviour, she gets a scent and her ears switch off and, given the chance she can disappear for miles. so i’m very cautious about off leash exercise. Around the house you couldn’t ask for a nicer dog, super friendly, full of affection and never far from you. she also loves other dogs. She does havea high prey drive and anything small and furry must be chased. If you want a great house companion and like long on leash walks fantastic dog to have, i wouldn’t be without mine, and she is definitely unique looking with her mottled coat and blue spots in her eyes.

By: David

David — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:27:39 +0000

I have a Aussie beagle and his eyes are the most beautiful blue, hence his name. This dog is incredibly intelligent!! I wish more people out there had his degree of it. I can literally train him to do something different by the third or fourth time I try it. He learns it the first time…you can tell, he just trys to differentiate when he needs to perform it for you. We have 4 in our family and he really takes 2 me. He lives to please me and on command will find the nearest rabbit, squirrel, Javalina, elk or dear with his unbelievable sense of smell. What a great hiking, biking and hunting partner. He is 11/2 years old and weighs 68lbs. He has saved my life after we saved his….a rescue dog. We were in the Bush in AK and he smelt a stalking grizzly when we were hiking in the Kenai Peninsula. The bear proceeded to rush me at 50 meters. I stood my ground with my heart pounding in my chest. Bleu went at him full bore which slowed the charge and the bear to 20 meters from me giving me plenty of time to draw my sidearm 50cal. I was in fear of Bleu getting hurt and was trying to call him off while the bear was on his hind legs. Bleu has never shown ANY aggression before in his life, but it was like he new I was in trouble….thank God! I shot a round in the air and the bear dropped down and turned away. I finally got a hold of Bleu to calm him down. He still wanted to go at him and it took me a while to calm him down. He and I were ok and I was glad I didnt have 2 take that bears life. He provided me with enough distraction to get the upper hand. I love Bleu….we all do.

By: Mark O'Hara

Mark O'Hara — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:30:06 +0000

I am raising a Beagle/Aussie mix male. My son got him from a rescue when he was in the Army. When he went to Afghanistan, My wife and I took him from Texas to Oregon when he was less that one year old. Needless to say, he was not going back to my son. He is my best friend! He whines for me if I am outside, he sits by the door and watches me if I am outside. We do not have a fenced yard and he will take off if give the opportunity. He goes to the neighbors house to visit the lab. He has an incredible nose and fun to watch him work it on our daily walks. He is very loyal, very trainable, friendly animal who has accepted and made friends with two cats. He doesn’t have a mean bone in his body and is sad if you exhibit any kind of raised voice. He is ready for bed too around 9:00 PM and sleeps with me sharing his 1/2 of the bed. I would recommend this breed to anyone who wants a loyal companion to share time with.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:06:36 +0000

I rescued a Aussie/Beagle mix over a year ago and she is the most loving and well behaved dog I’ve been around. She isn’t hyper or destructive. She is a bit passive with other dogs till she gets to know them and she does want to be with me all the time. She is so sweet. She is very smart but also a bit of a couch potato also. She is very friendly with kids and adults.