Doxle
Designer Mixed Breed - Dachshund x Beagle - Curious Scent Hound
18-30 lbsWeight
9-14 inHeight
12-14 yrsLifespan
Tri-color, Red, Black and TanColors
Designer Mixed Breed - Dachshund x Beagle - Curious Scent Hound
The Doxle is a designer crossbreed that blends two distinct dogs: the Dachshund, the long-bodied German badger hound, and the Beagle, the merry, scent-driven pack hound. Breeders combine the two hoping to pair the Dachshund's best traits — keen nose and a big-dog personality in a small body — with the Beagle's exceptional nose and a cheerful, sociable streak, all in one companion.
As a first-generation mix, the Doxle is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Doxle is to get to know both parent breeds.
As a first-generation mix, the Doxle is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Doxle is to get to know both parent breeds.
Doxles tend to be curious, bold, and stubborn — and, from the Beagle side, friendly, curious, and food-motivated. From its Dachshund parent it often inherits a keen nose and a big-dog personality in a small body, while the Beagle contributes an exceptional nose and a cheerful, sociable streak. The blend usually makes an affectionate, family-oriented companion, but because temperament can lean either way, early socialization and consistent, positive handling are important to bring out the best of both parents.
A moderately active mix, the Doxle does well with around 45–60 minutes of daily exercise — a couple of walks plus some play. It enjoys activity but is also happy to relax at home once its needs are met.
The coat is low-maintenance — a weekly brush and occasional bath are usually enough. Stay consistent with nail trims, ear checks, and dental care, which matter for dogs of every coat type.
The Doxle responds best to patient, consistent, reward-based training and early socialization. Short, upbeat sessions work better than repetition or heavy correction. Establishing clear, kind boundaries early helps it grow into a well-adjusted companion.
Mixed-breed dogs often enjoy some 'hybrid vigor,' but the Doxle can still inherit any of the health conditions common to its parent breeds. Owners should be aware of intervertebral disc disease, obesity, ear infections, and epilepsy. Buying from a breeder who health-tests both the Dachshund and the Beagle parents, keeping your dog at a healthy weight, and staying current with routine veterinary care are the best ways to support a long, healthy life.
| Stage | Daily Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 1-2.5 cups | 3 meals/day |
| Adult | 1.5-3 cups | 2 meals/day |
| Senior | Reduce 10-20% | Joint support |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $400-$1,200 |
| Monthly Food | $35-$65 |
| Annual Vet | $400-$900 |
Both the Dachshund and Beagle were bred as scent trackers. Doxles have extraordinary tracking ability and will follow interesting smells anywhere they go.
Both parents are famously food-motivated. Doxles will do almost anything for a treat - their greatest training asset and biggest weight management challenge.