What are Beagle cross Jack Russells like? I think they look absolutely adorable, but what are they actually like in terms of temperament and affection?
I imagine they must be very high-energy dogs, right? Since both Beagles and Jack Russells are known for being so active.
Please share your advice and experiences! If you're torn between two breeds—in this case, the Beagle and the Jack Russell—do you think it's a good idea to go for a crossbreed of the two?
P.S. My best mate is thinking about adopting a Dalmatian. Could you tell me a bit about the breed's characteristics, such as how affectionate they are, their general behaviour, and their activity levels? Also, are they good with children? His partner is pregnant, so he wants to be sure.
Thanks so much for your help!
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Hi there, what are Beagle Jack Russell crosses like? I think they look really cute, but what are they like in terms of temperament and affection? They must be high-energy dogs, right? Since both Beagles and Jacks are so active. I'd love to hear your advice and experiences! Also, do you think if you're torn between two breeds (in this case, a Beagle and a Jack Russell), it's a good idea to go for a cross of the two? PS: My best mate is looking to adopt a Dalmatian; could you tell me a bit about the breed’s characteristics: affection, behaviour, and activity levels? And are they good with children? His partner is currently pregnant. Thanks so much for your help!
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I had a female Beagle/Jack Russell cross. I had her from a puppy until she passed away at 10 (her first real health scare... she was gone in three days :-( ).
She was an absolute sweetheart. Affectionate, tender, a real "velcro dog"... very lively too, but without being hyperactive or constantly demanding exercise. Maybe I just got lucky, who knows? Either way, she was a darling, a constant source of support, and a real protector (of me and my other dog)... stubborn at times, and jealous (when I first met someone, she actually peed on the bed on the side where they slept! :D ). She was very playful and definitely kept her hunting instinct (let's just say any unlucky rats passing through weren't around to tell the tale... and I didn't exactly keep the "trophies" she proudly brought me! :) ).
Looking at what some other people have posted here, I suppose I was lucky and she didn't inherit the more difficult traits of her parent breeds... but I’d honestly give anything to have a dog like her again.
Hi everyone, what are Beagle Jack Russell crosses like? I think they’re really cute to look at, but what are they like in terms of temperament and affection? They must be very high-energy dogs, right? Since both Beagles and Jacks are so active. I’d love to hear your advice and experiences! If you’re torn between two breeds (in this case, the Beagle and the Jack Russell), do you think it’s a good idea to go for a cross of the two?
PS: My best mate is looking at adopting a Dalmatian. Could you tell me what the breed is like regarding affection, behaviour, and activity levels? Also, are they good with children? His girlfriend is pregnant, so he needs to know. Thanks so much for your help!
I’ve got a Beagle Jack Russell cross and she’s an absolute sweetheart. She’s a bit stubborn though, and she needs loads of exercise, otherwise she’ll try to bolt. They’re very intelligent dogs and need proper boundaries; even if they do wander off, if the owner gives them plenty of love and attention, they’ll always come back home. They’ve got a strong hunting instinct and are very playful—they absolutely love playing with the kids.
"Right, based on everyone's replies, it sounds like a pedigree dog would be better... Now I'm a bit lost!"
I don't think that’s the conclusion to draw from these messages. Saying that crossbreeds are generally "problem dogs" is completely untrue. That said, it’s true that some mixes can turn out to be a bit of a handful... or not!
In this case, we were talking about a Jack Russell cross Beagle—two breeds that need a massive amount of exercise and an experienced owner to train them properly. At the end of the day, there's no more risk in choosing a crossbreed than a pedigree!
To wrap up, the easiest dogs to live with are often "proper" mongrels—the result of so many different crosses that any overly dominant personality traits have been diluted!
A rescue dog where you already know their temperament ^^ why not a Parson or a Jack Russell? There are loads of them in rescue centres, but maybe a 'golden oldie' around 8 or 9 who’s still got plenty of life in him but isn't quite as wild as a young pup ^^ anyway, just a thought, you’d have to check with the shelter. I’ve heard good things about island dogs (can’t remember what they’re called exactly), apparently they’re really adaptable to all sorts of situations.
The Creoles!!! They’re the absolute best! 🐶
Right, sounds great. I’ll pop along to some local shelters and the RSPCA to see how it goes. If they don’t reckon a dog is the right fit for me, I’ll look into getting a cat. To be honest, I haven't got a clue what breed I’d go for, or whether to get a moggy, or even if I should get a boy or a girl, a kitten or a young adult! I’ll let them advise me.
Yeah, Westies are really cute too, they seem like such happy dogs!
Anyway, as Aggie mentioned, you get all sorts in rescue centres – from the marathon runners to the chilled-out little guys who just want an owner to spend time with, whoever they may be. 😉
Among the terrier group, I don’t really see which one would be the "least active". They are primarily hunting dogs; that’s why they’re called terriers, as they were bred to flush out rabbits, ferrets and the like.. 😉 From what I’ve heard, the Fox Terrier is a very stubborn breed and is far from being the easiest to train 😁
If you’re willing to put in the effort – say, a 1-hour walk plus a play session during the day, then the beach or something similar in the evening – then the Westie is a lovely little terrier and "pretty chilled", from what I know of them anyway 😁
A rescue dog where you already know their temperament ^^ why not a Parson or a Jack Russell? There are loads of them in shelters. Maybe an older dog, about 8 or 9 years old, who’s still full of beans but not as hyper as a young pup ^^ anyway, just a thought, you’d have to see with the rescue centre. I’ve heard good things about "island dogs" (I can't remember the exact name), apparently they adapt easily to all sorts of situations.
Right, I forgot to mention that for Fox Terriers, I prefer the smooth-haired ones to the wire-haired ones.
By island dogs, do you mean the ones from Réunion Island, the Royal Bourbons? (I searched "island dogs" online). If that’s them, they’re absolutely adorable!
A rescue dog whose temperament is already known ^^ why not a Parson or a Jack Russell? There are loads of them in rescues. Maybe a senior, around 8 or 9 years old, who’s still full of beans but not quite as hyper as a crazy youngster ^^ anyway, it’s just an idea, you’d have to check with the rescue centre. I’ve heard good things about those “island dogs” (I can’t remember exactly what they’re called), apparently they’re very adaptable to all sorts of situations.
