At a glance the quick version
Hill's gives 4.5-10 kg; other sources give 10-25 lb (about 4.5-11 kg) and 13-30 lb (about 6-14 kg). Size varies a lot with the parents, as the Cavalier is a toy breed.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short to medium, smooth to slightly wavy
A sturdy, compact little hound with a sweet expression, soft dark eyes and floppy ears that may be long and feathered like a Cavalier's. Most have the Beagle's short, smooth, dense coat, though some inherit a longer, wavy Cavalier coat.123
Personality what they are like
Happy, sociable and loyal, the Beaglier loves being part of family life and treats most people and dogs as new friends. It is playful and curious rather than a pure lap dog, and some keep a bit of the Beagle's nose-led spirit for sniffing out adventures.123
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Moderate: 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day, such as a good walk plus active play, along with games that keep the mind busy.13
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Easy-care for most: weekly brushing is enough for short coats, while wavy-coated dogs need more frequent brushing to stay tangle-free. Bathe only when needed, trim nails about monthly and brush teeth regularly.231
Home where they are happiest
Adapts well to apartments as well as houses with a fenced garden. Short-coated dogs may appreciate a coat in cold weather.123
Food basics what goes in the bowl
A complete food suited to its life stage and small to medium size, in measured portions, following your vet's advice on amounts.13
Company who they like around
Thrives on human company and generally gets along well with children, other dogs and cats, especially when socialised early.12
The story where it all began
Australian breeders developed the Beaglier in the 1990s. Their goal was a small, loving, sociable and playful companion combining the best of the cheerful Beagle and the gentle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It has grown steadily more popular as a family pet since.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
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The Beaglier is one of the few popular designer dogs that started in Australia, where it was first bred in the 1990s.1
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Some Beagliers have a white-tipped tail, a classic Beagle trait.2
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Some inherit the Cavalier's Blenheim colouring of rich chestnut and white.2
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Although major kennel clubs do not recognise it, the Beaglier is listed by at least five designer and hybrid dog registries.3
Recognised by the official bits
- American Kennel Club (AKC) / United Kennel Club (UKC)
- Not recognised; classed as a hybrid or designer breed.1
- Designer and hybrid registries
- Recognised by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Breed Registry, Dog Registry of America, International Designer Canine Registry and Designer Dogs Kennel Club.3
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Beaglier. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upevery year
Parents and lookalikes
Beagle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Where this comes from
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- Hill's Pet Australia: Beaglier hillspet.com.auused for origin, history, size, lifespan, coat, temperament, exercise, home, diet, recognition
- Embrace Pet Insurance: Beaglier embracepetinsurance.comused for history, size, coat, colours, temperament, grooming, family life, fun facts
- DogTime: Beaglier dogtime.comused for names, registries, size, lifespan, colours, exercise, grooming
Checked 2026-10-01. Text is written in our own words from these sources.