Doxle Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 11, 2019, Modified : Jan 26, 2020 Zina

Doxle personality temperament and behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Beaschund, Beagle Dachshund Mix, Doxie
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Companion Dog, Guard Dog, Watch Dog
Bred For	Family Companion
Size	Small to Medium-Sized
Recognized By	DDKC, DRA, ACHC, DBR, IDCR
Life Span	12-14 Years
Ideal Weight	20-30 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	9-11 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Wired, Rough, Fine
Common Colors	Black, White, Black and Tan, Brown
Markings	None
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Beagle Dachshund

The Doxle is the mix of Beagle and Dachshund. Beagle is small in size while Dachshund comes in small, standard, and miniature size, which makes Doxle either small or medium. It is a great companion for a family as it is a well-mannered, adaptable and loving little breed. It has got the mixed traits from its parents which makes it better.

The appearance of the Doxle is a combination of both the Beagle and the Dachshund. They look sweet with long muzzle and ears while the eyes are round. They have a long body and the legs are small compared to the body. Doxle does well in an apartment as well as a house with a yard with an active and loving family.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Doxle is friendly, well-tempered, affectionate. They are a great pet of a family that is loving and gentle like them. It is a happy dog which also can be seen in its smiling face. They are active, so they needs regular mild exercise to keep them physically as well as mentally healthy.

Behavior: Both of the Doxle parents are from hunting backgrounds. So, it will also have hunting instincts sometime and might chase small animals. So, proper training is necessary and also while taking them out for a walk, always keep them on a leash.

Personality: The personality of the Doxle is loving, gentle, and playful. They are also very alert dogs and will alarm a sound if they see anything suspicious going on in the surrounding. However, they are not likely to get aggressive and bite. Therefore, they make a great watchdog in a family.

Is Doxle Child-Friendly?

Yes, Doxle is a child-friendly dog that gets along with kids very well. They are playful and loving of small kinds that make them an excellent playmate for kids.

Due to their small size, small kids might knock over them or hurt them by pinching and poking. Therefore, proper supervision and guidance are necessary whenever they are interacting.

A baby girl and Doxle cuddling.
Image Source: Instagram-@cooper_the_doxle

Trainability

Doxle is not a tough breed to train as they are eager to please their owner and will follow the commands and instruction. However, a firm and consistent leadership should be developed at an early age.

Use positive methods of training by rewarding them with treats and vocal praises. This will encourage and motivate them to be focused on the training session.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPplHe_cTk8

Training Doxle to say hello and other tricks.

Facts

The Doxle has been registered in the Designer Breed Registry.
It is originated in the United States with other designer breeds around the 1990s.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Ear Infection, Patellar Luxation, Hypothyroidism, Obesity
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Canine Parvovirus, Kennel Cough, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Rabies, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Distemper
Shedding	Low Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Average
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 20% Fat: 8% Glucosmane Fish Oil Probiotics

The Doxle has an average life expectancy of 12-14 years. During this time, they can face the following possible canine diseases:

Patellar Luxation: The condition where the kneecap of your dog is moved from its original place is called patellar luxation. It causes pain in the knee area that makes your dog difficult to walk. Timely treatment after consulting a vet is required.
Ear Infection: As Doxle has long hanging ears, it can pick dust particles from the ground or from the air. It can cause a serious and painful ear infection. So, timely cleaning of ears is necessary. If there is a wound seen in the ears, immediately take your dog to a vet for treatment.