Doxle

18-30 lbs
9-11"
​United States
Beagle
Dachshund
Beaschund, Doxie

The Doxle is a hybrid dog that is a cross between a Beagle and a Dachshund. They are small to medium dogs weighing up to 30 pounds and are sometimes referred to as Doxies or Beaschunds. Common colours for a Doxle are tan, black, golden, chocolate, white and brown and their coats vary but can be fine, harsh, wiry, and straight. They are affectionate, friendly dogs who make excellent family pets and are good with children. Doxles are good with other pets but because of the parent breeds hunting ancestry can chase them so early socialization would be a good idea. Despite their size they made good watchdogs and can be quite protective. They will need moderate maintenance to keep looking good.

purpose Purpose
​Companion
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Beagle, Dachshund

Doxle Health

Average Size
Male Doxle size stats
Height: 9-11 inches Weight: 18-30 lbs
Female Doxle size stats
Height: 9-11 inches Weight: 18-30 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Bloat
Minor Concerns
  • Deafness
  • Epilepsy
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Cushing's Disease
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Ear Infections
  • Beagle Dwarfism
  • Eye Problems
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • MRI
  • CT Scan
  • Physical Examination
  • Urinalysis
  • Complete Blood Work
  • Serum Chemistry
  • Spinal Tap
  • Neurologic Exam
  • Ophthalmic Examination

Doxle Breed History

There is not much information about the origins of Doxles which are a combination of a Beagle and a Dachshund, but both parent breeds were bred as hunting dogs. A beagle is a scent hound, developed primarily for hunting hare, but its origins are not that well documented. There are Greek documents from 400 B.C. which describe Beagle-like dogs and it is thought the Romans may have brought similar dogs to England which may have been bred with local dogs. Talbot hounds, thought to be the ancestor of the Beagle, are thought to have been brought to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. Other ancestor breeds are likely to have been the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound and the Harrier. English farmers bred the dogs in the mid 1800s as hunting dogs and they were exported to America a few decades later where some breeders developed them to be smaller for hunting rabbit. The American Kennel Club began registering Beagles in 1884. Probably the most famous Beagle in popular culture is Snoopy, who belongs to Charlie Brown in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Dachshunds date to the 15th century and were developed in Germany to hunt badgers.The name "Dachshund" means "badger dog," from Dachs ("badger") and Hund ("hound, dog"). They were also used to hunt foxes and they would hunt deer or wild boar in packs. In the 1800s they started being bred mainly in England to be a companion animals and were popular in royal courts around Europe. They arrived in America in the 1800s and were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. Because of their long, narrow shape they are often referred to as sausage dogs.

Doxle Breed Appearance

Doxle dogs are small to medium dogs who will vary depending on which of the parent breeds they most look like. Dachshunds come in three sizes: toy, miniature and standard so the size of your pet may vary as well. The colours of a Doxle are usually tan, black, golden, chocolate, white and brown and their coats vary but can be fine, harsh, wiry, and straight. Doxles tend to have quite long bodies, similar to a Dachshund, and have short legs. They are likely to have a long muzzles and long floppy ears. Their eyes are usually dark and big and round.

Eye Color Possibilities
brown Doxle eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Doxle nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
brown Doxle coat
Brown
black Doxle coat
Black
white Doxle coat
White
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Doxle straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Doxle Breed Maintenance

A Doxle will need regular grooming to keep looking good which will include brushing around three times a week. They don’t shed a good deal and brushing will remove any loose hair as well as keep the skin healthy. Doxles don’t need a lot of bathing unless absolutely necessary. Neither of the parent breeds is hypoallergenic so a Doxle is also unlikely to be. Try to brush your pet’s teeth two to three times a week to prevent any dental problems forming. This breed is prone to ear infections so check the ears regularly and wipe them clean with damp cotton wool. Check the nails regularly and get them clipped if they get too long.

Brushes for Doxle
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Doxle requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Doxle Temperament

Doxles are friendly and affectionate dogs who make great family pets, especially those with children. But they can also be good for older or less active people and are quite adaptable to their surroundings. They are good with other pets but because the parent breeds were developed as hunting dogs they may like to chase smaller animals, so start training early and make sure your dog is on a leash when out in public. Although energetic dogs, they don’t need a huge amount of exercise to keep fit. But they are known to chew and bark; tire them out with regular walks and play sessions to prevent bad habits from forming. The Doxle is fairly easy to train although can be a little stubborn at times but generally they love to please their human family. They are very alert, loyal dogs who are quite protective of their family and make good watchdogs.

Doxle Activity Requirements

The Doxle does not require much exercise to keep fit so will suit people who are less active. But a daily walk and some play sessions will be necessary to keep your pet happy and prevent any bad behavior from forming. They will enjoy playing ball in an enclosed yard but can adapt to live in an apartment very easily as long as they are taken out regularly. Doxles like to chew so make sure you monitor your dog when they have toys to prevent them choking. They are good for first time pet owners but socialization and training will be a good idea for this breed. They tend to tolerate the heat more than the cold so don’t leave them outside for any length of time in the winter.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
4 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
35 minutes
activity minutes

Doxle Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
1 cups
cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$0.70 - $1.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$25.00 - $30.00
food bag monthly cost

Doxle Owner Experiences

Jessie
1 Year
4 People
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Running
Tug-of-war
Tag
Walking
My doxle is a lovely little dog and she is absolutely wonderful. When we first got her, she was actually named as a "deagle." Pretty much a different name than a doxle. She has an extremely friendly temperament and is not aggressive. She is full of love and loves to cuddle. However, she is extremely mischievous and causes lots of trouble. Must be the beagle in her. In the daytime the dog is moderately lively but if you don't walk it, it WILL get the zoomies. Sprinting around the house and acting crazy. You must walk your dog every day. But overall, my doxle is a wonderful dog with lots of love to give to us.
1 year, 3 months ago
Jax
3 Years
1 People
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Took a little while to train but 6 months after he was fixed he settled down, he will chew things if you leave them out. So simply don't leave things out he could chew. He has terrible fear of cars which I am training the help him with we take short trips to his favorite place to hang out and run with other dogs so hope he someday equates car rides with fun...
1 year, 8 months ago
Tucker
11 Years
3 People
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He's a very nice fluffy boi
2 years, 1 month ago
Trouble
9 Years
4 People
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i enjoy dressing up my doxie
i enjoy running in the field with my doxie
i enjoy petting my doxie
my doxie is the most sweetest dog i've ever meet we have 2 other dogs 1 kitten 1 rabbit 7 hens 1 rooster and 18 baby chicks and she gets along with all of them, she will tolerate anything she always follows me around and when i leave she gets upset the whole town loves her she'll go door to door everyday and she'll love on the people she doens't care wo it is she loves to lick a lot and lean on me or place her hand on my lap she also gos under my covers at night and cuddles up next to me i have emotinal problems and if it wasn't for her i don't know where i would be, shes very smart she knows how to open doors and will lean on me whenever i cry, i think a doxie will be good for anyone!
3 years, 2 months ago
Ozzy Pawsbourne
7 Years
6 People
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laser pointer
Hugs
Burrowing
Walks
drives
very affectionate and smart dog, he knows exactly how to get what he wants lol great with kids and other dogs
3 years, 3 months ago
Angel
6 Years
4 People
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Running
Playing tricks
Amazing! I love my dog so much. She may be lazy at times but she is so loyal and loves being around her family.
6 years, 9 months ago
Buddy
4 Years
3 People
House & Yard
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Friendliness
Energy
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Pastimes
Walk
Explore the woods
As much as Buddy and I love to go on walks and go into the woods near the house, we also tend to always find ourselves relaxing when it's way too hot outside or even too cold. Buddy is super friendly. I don't even think he would hurt a flea unless it got on his bad side.
6 years, 4 months ago
Rocky
6 Months
2 People
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Playing Ball
Tug-of-war
walking & running
He has been such a joy to have. Must say he does want my attention at all times. He has learned the basic training easily but at times is very stubborn. He does like to chew things so must keep toys available to him at all times. Very friendly and so affectionate!! Highly recommend for people with children. And is very socialable with other dogs
5 years, 10 months ago
Oscar
16 Months
4 People
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Friendliness
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Pastimes
Playing fetch
I like to go for walks
I got my doxle Oscar when he was 6 months. Now he is a year and a half. I have been through some tuff events and he has really helped me. Oscar is very protective of me if he even hears a slight noise he goes crazy. He barkes and runs all over the house until I tell him to stop. He does like to chew on things once and a while. Oscars favorite thing to do is curl up under blankets and sleep.
5 years, 6 months ago
Zeus
4 Years
5 People
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Walking
Car rides
Tug-of-war
Fetch
Zeus has been my service animal for 8 months now, and is an incredibly attentive breed. He is low maintenance, high energy, but will steal food whenever possible (or coffee).
5 years, 5 months ago
Copper
3 Years
4 People
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Friendliness
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Loving and protective
5 years ago
Piper
9 Months
1 People
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Tug-of-war
Walks
I adopted her when she was 5 months old. She is 9 months now. She has a lot of energy and is very affectionate. She has the prettiest brown eyes. She loves ruffles potato chips.
4 years, 10 months ago
Mothée
1 Month
5 People
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My one month old Mothée is kind of lively. He always love to make human friends as well as animals. He often sleep with his head sneaked in any narrow space. Although Mothée being doxle and a baby, chewing things is his favorite. So you better watch over your doxle.
4 years, 10 months ago
Buddy
2 Years
3 People
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buddy was dropped off in the middle of nowhere at my friend's house. They posted a picture of him on Facebook and I immediately fell in love. I went and got him that night he was found. I think he might of been abused because when I go to pet him he bows down. But i tell him that its ok and i would never hurt him. He is protective about me..follows me around the house everywhere and stays in bed with me. When I get home he greets me at the door and just goes crazyyyy wanting me to love on him. Sits with me all night and watches tv with me. Loves to chew things so i give him toys. Lol and he begs for food when im eating lol and of course ill give him a bite. Cant deny his beautiful face. I love him so much. Hes my angel. Loves to stay snuggled up with me and being held like a baby lol! And of course he gets anything he wants. I kiss him 10000xs a day and tell him i love him repeatedly. I love him more than myself lol!
4 years, 6 months ago
Emmeline
5 Years
4 People
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Walk
She’s my favorite dog in the entire world. I would do anything for her <3
4 years, 3 months ago
Oscar
17 Weeks
3 People
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Playing fetch
Cuddlin
Walking
This is my first puppy and he is the most playful stubborn but loving dog I’ve ever had, I have another dog she 8years old and he and her play with each other a lot, he also loves to eat.
4 years, 2 months ago
Scooby-doo
6 Months
3 People
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I went to a shelter and fell in love with his cute face they told me he was dropped off because of puppy energy so I brought him home and yes he has a lot of energy and he loves his toys he chews a lot and he love his walks and to be with me and my daughter all the time if he could he sleep with us but he don't like to be left alone he cry's alot but he dose love to be with me and he make me feel better
4 years, 1 month ago
Hadebear💙
2 Years
3 People
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Our 'Bear' we rescued as a tiny guy and love him beyond measure❤ Great w/our other dogs (Salem, his 'rescue brother', a chipit) who all act like humans, sharing and taking part in all we do! Great W/our grandkids and protective and loving- VERY vocal, intelligent, and inquisitive, he understands a number of words and knows when we're talking about him! He DOES like to take things he shouldn't and he's the nosiest furbaby ever 🥰
4 years, 1 month ago
Buffy
10 Years
4 People
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Has been a great animal. Loves her people, but is very protective of her people and other pets in family. Smart but a bit stubborn. She loves her walks.
4 years, 1 month ago
Mikie
2 Years
5 People
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I love him to death. He is loving beyond words. Very protective of his family. Loves to play and eat.chews on everything
4 years ago
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My dog is constantly making a mess whenever I leave the room. I could put her in a cage like I usually do for an hour and she somehow grabs everything on the floor and destroys it. I play with her but not that much she usually has her toys. I don't see how she could be behaving this way especially since she mostly plays by herself.

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