Raggle

9-19 lbs
7-11"
United States
American Rat Terrier
Beagle

The Raggle is a designer dog comprised of a mix between a purebred Rat Terrier and a purebred Beagle. They are small but energetic dogs who can be a bit willful and have a strong prey drive. They will need a firm confident handler but if socialized early they make great family pets who love their owners. They get on well with children but can be a bit aggressive with other dogs, another reason for early socialization and training. They need a lot of exercise to burn off all their energy and after a busy, active day are more than ready to snuggle with their family. Common colors include brown, white, black, cream and lemon and their coats are straight, short and thick.  When it comes to grooming they are low maintenance dogs.

purpose Purpose
Companion Pet, Sporting
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Beagle, American Rat Terrier

Raggle Health

Average Size
Male Raggle size stats
Height: 8-12 inches Weight: 10-20 lbs
Female Raggle size stats
Height: 7-11 inches Weight: 9-19 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Congenital Heart Defect
Minor Concerns
  • Demodectic Mange
  • Glaucoma
  • Epilepsy
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
  • Color Dilution Alopecia
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Misaligned Teeth
Occasional Tests
  • Eye
  • Hip
  • Elbow
  • Heart
  • X-Rays
  • MRI
  • Dental Examination
  • Physical Examination
  • Skin Evaluation

Raggle Breed History

The Raggle is a hybrid breed and a mix between a purebred Rat Terrier and a purebred Beagle. The earliest Beagles were known as “Pocket Beagles” because they were so small they fitted into the pocket of a hunter. They were later bred to be bigger and the modern Beagle is believed to be descended from the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle and the Southern Hound. Farmers in England, Ireland, and Wales used them to hunt rabbits. The Reverend Phillip Honeywood is credited with developing the modern breed in the mid-1800s while another Englishman Thomas Johnson focused more on breeding dogs that were both attractive and good hunters. The dogs arrived in America around the same time and were also used for rabbit hunting. One of the most famous Beagles is Snoopy, Charlie Brown's pet in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.  The Rat Terrier is an American breed developed for catching rats. Some say they got the name from President Theodore Roosevelt after his own terrier wiped out the rat population at the White House. They share much of their ancestry with small hunting dogs known as feists. Between the 1920s and the 1940s just about every farm in America had a Rat Terrier but numbers dwindled when farmers opted for using pesticides. But the breed survived thanks to some breeders and are popular companion dogs today as well as working dogs. They are used by the police to search for narcotics and also as therapy dogs in hospices and hospitals.

Raggle Breed Appearance

Raggles are small but sturdily-built dogs weighing up to 20 pounds with a height of up to 12 inches. Common colors can include brown, white, black, cream and lemon and their coats are straight, short and thick making for fairly easy grooming. They have almond-shaped eyes which are very expressive and can be brown or hazel in color. Their noses are usually black and their soft, velvety ears flop down onto their faces. The Raggle has a medium sized muzzle and a tail that can be straight or curly. They have a small chest, strong back and their necks are quite well defined.
Eye Color Possibilities
hazel Raggle eyes
Hazel
brown Raggle eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Raggle nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
black Raggle coat
Black
brown Raggle coat
Brown
white Raggle coat
White
cream Raggle coat
Cream
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Raggle straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Raggle Breed Maintenance

This breed is fairly easy to groom and are regarded as low maintenance. They shed minimally and weekly brushing should be more than enough to get rid of any loose hair and keep the coat looking good. The Raggle does not have a strong doggy odor so it is not necessary to bath them very often. When you do make sure to use a recommended dog shampoo. Check the ears for any dirt or infection and brush the teeth daily if possible to prevent any dental problems. If the nails aren’t worn down with all the running around your pet is likely to do, then clip them when needed.
Brushes for Raggle
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Raggle requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Raggle Temperament

The Raggle is a small, very lively breed that loves to play and is very affectionate to their family. They are great with children and can play for hours with seemingly boundless energy. They may be a little wary around strangers, but if it is a friend they will soon warm up. Raggles make great watchdogs as they are extremely alert and will bark if they spot an intruder. When it comes to training they need some commitment from their handler as they are stubborn and have a strong prey drive which makes them prone to chasing other animals. They need an owner who will have time to be patient with them while training and provide plenty of praise and positive reinforcement. They will get along with other family pets provided they are introduced early. They are enthusiastic, curious dogs who need plenty of mental and physical stimulation to keep them happy and content.

Raggle Activity Requirements

The Raggle is full of energy and will need plenty of exercise to burn this off. They will love going for long walks to the beach or the dog park but make sure they are leashed on the way there as they are known to chase other dogs. The Raggle will love balls games and will enjoy dog sports like agility training. They would adapt to apartment living provided they get plenty of outdoor exercise but ideally would thrive in a house with a fenced in garden where they can run around. Raggles do better in the heat than cold so don’t leave them outside for any length of time in winter.

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

Raggle Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
1 cups
cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$0.90 - $1.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$25.00 - $30.00
food bag monthly cost

Raggle Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Raggle size stats at six months
Height: 7.5 inches Weight: 11.0 lbs
Female Raggle size stats at six months
Height: 6.5 inches Weight: 10.0 lbs
12 Months
Male Raggle size stats at 12 months
Height: 10.0 inches Weight: 15.0 lbs
Female Raggle size stats at 12 months
Height: 9.0 inches Weight: 14.0 lbs
18 Months
Male Raggle size stats at 18 months
Height: 10.0 inches Weight: 15.0 lbs
Female Raggle size stats at 18 months
Height: 9.0 inches Weight: 14.0 lbs

Raggle Owner Experiences

Blue
2 Years
3 People
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This is the sweetest dog we have ever owned. We thought we purchased a purebread BEAGLE but noticed a few differences when he was full grown so we had his DNA tested. Turns out, one parent was full beagle and the other was half beagle and half rat terrier. (three grandparents were beagles and one was a pure bread rat terrier) It explains why he is about an inch taller than a standard beagle and why his face is a little thinner. He is very muscular too, strong and fast. We would recommend this combo breed to anyone looking for a lovable dog who wants to sit in your lap and be by your side. He is not aggressive and gets along with ALL dogs. He loves all people too. He does need daily exercise and lives to eat (more like a beagle) so you have to hide all food and keep it off the edges of the counter. He does very well with our older cat too; he actually "herds" him inside the house when he accidently gets out. (which is very funny) He is great in a car and on vacation. We can leave him up to 5 hours if needed without him getting into trouble. He took a minute to potty train but that is also typical of a beagle. He is very handsome; he is all red and white. Rat terriers aren't that attractive but when mixed with a beagle, they are the perfect match and make for a very cute adorable (extremely loving and loyal) dog that usually weights around 30 lbs. (male) He uses his paws to ask us for things which is typical of a rat terrier and loves tug-of-war and walks in the neighborhood since beagles need to follow their nose. It takes a long time to walk a mile! He does not shed bad and has been very healthy so far.
1 year, 8 months ago
Daisy-rose
3 Years
4 People
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watch tv together
cuddle with her
Play fetch
Its been amazing ^^. she knows how to sit flat on her butt and stand up its super cute. she smiles with her teeth. Shes very loveable but scream barks at anyone she doesnt know or trust. Shes only bitten someone once and that was because thay got to close to her and her baby. She sometimes doesnt listen on puose because i live with family and they have alot of dogs so she thinks shes gotta get in trouble to get attention because the younger pups are time consuming because of how hyper they are. Daisy is a hyper gurl who loves her family very much ^^. story of why i got her: I had just lost my calico cat recently. I was so devestated none of the animals could cheer me up. My parents decided since I didnt have a pet of my own that i named they would let me choose a pet, well the orginal choice was between a ginuea pig or a calico cat again... well i kept thinking it over and over, ccame up with a conclusion. something kept telling me in my head choose the dog...CHOOSE THE DOG(not like that but you know what i mean), so i went with the dog. My father tried to get me a male i was like no i want a female, i got lucky daisy was the only female. Thats what started my jounery im happy i got her and glad when the ex owner kept hinting at wanted her back for breeding purposes my parents said no i was already attached <3. I will love daisy forever and my heart will shatter when i lose her
1 year, 11 months ago
Fiona
18 Months
2 People
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Fiona was the best choice for our family. She is more quiet than most, but will bark from inside when something is going on outside. She weighs more than what is outlined (25lbs), but our Vet says she is perfect. Our Fiona is more submissive, constantly flopping on her back for a belly rub. She is VERY social. Walking her is a workout as she likes to run. She keeps her nose to the ground so we have to pay attention to what is on the ground. She developed a knack for finding chicken bones and devouring them in seconds. That said, I spend a lot of time prying her mouth open to get something out. She seems to have a metal stomach and is picky at all about what she eats, so we have to be mindful about what we feed her and how much. We LOVE Fiona! I couldn't not imagine my life without her.
6 years, 11 months ago
Rasco
6 Years
1 People
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I have dug good experience with raggles. I got one when I was 6 and his name is rosco and he is just so nice and loves to play.
5 years, 9 months ago
Buddy
4 Years
3 People
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Fetch
Tug-of-war
Run
Walk
Buddy is 4 years old and was our second dog. He was a lot more energetic and playful than our older dog (puggle), but we lost our other dog about a year and a half ago. Buddy is about 26 lbs and in great health. He’s a barker when other dogs are around, but he plays well with other dogs. He’s a bit anxious, so if we leave him at home, we have to kennel him (even then, he once got a reusable bag next to the kennel and tore it apart!) He tears apart toys like a large dog, and only recently has he figured out not to eat his own bed! However, he sleeps with our 9 year old son every night, and when Buddy was younger (about a year) we were on a walk and my son was attacked by a dog-Buddy was new to the family but went into defense mode instantly (along with our other dog); I’ve never been so proud of them! Our life is so much richer with our Buddy!!!
6 years, 3 months ago
paul
8 Years
4 People
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Cuddl
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We got our raggle around age 7 from my aunt who no longer wanted him. He is a pretty stubborn dog. But we love him. I think he was the perfect addition to our family. We also have a yellow lab. Besides our lab he doesn’t interact with other dogs very well. We love him very much even though he is a bit of a struggle.
5 years, 6 months ago
Sidney
5 Years
2 People
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Shake
Fetch
Catch treats
Run
I got him at 16 weeks old and he took to me very quickly, when he met my girlfriend, he fell in love just as fast as I did, she loves him so much, almost as much as I love him. He has been a bit excitable lately, but he has always been a very happy and active dog, he now has taken on the job of keeping my mom company and they have bonded well. But his strongest bond is with me and I just love that.
5 years, 2 months ago
Honeybun
9 Months
5 People
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Honeybun is a super sweet pup one thing about these dogs is they can be mean when there around other dogs for food, and they get vert attached to one owner there amazing frisky dogs to have
4 years, 2 months ago
Archie
9 Months
3 People
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4th dog but first raggle, such a sweet and funny dog with so much energy. Very smart. Ate his poop at first but finally house trained and no longer an issue. 9 months old now and looking forward to many more years with Archie the raggle
4 years, 2 months ago
Chico
2 Years
5 People
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I love him so. Such a great temperament. Adapted well to inside and easy potty training. Great breed.
4 years, 1 month ago
Maxine
8 Months
2 People
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She is the most lovable 💖 sweet puppy I've ever had. She has a big sister that is 2 years old and a little sister that is 10 weeks old she loves to play all the time with them. She loves her toys and is happy all the time
3 years, 9 months ago
Emerald Lou (Emmy)
10 Months
2 People
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Chase
Eating Snacks
Play keep away
Emmy is one of the most active, loving, and human like dogs I’ve owned. She gets along well with our two chihuahuas and our Lab (even though she has more energy than all of them combined). She’s my best friend and the baby. I have fallen in love with her and now the breed.
3 years, 8 months ago
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