Hi everyone! I am happy to say that I am adopting my 3rd dog! We will be driving out of state to pick up a darling just in time 2 have a home for Christmas from a high kill shelter just a couple days before D day for them! I am in between chosing 2 WONDERFUL dogs; a Beagle/Retriever mix and a Beagle/Cocker Spaniel mix.. can anyone tell me which would have a better temperament? I am looking for an affectionate laid back playful dog that will get along with my other dogs! I know the beagle can be hyper.. would the spaniel calm him down? What is the retriever's personality like? Either way, I am sponsoring 2 other dogs including the one I don't pick and will adopt the one that will fit best in my home! Wish I can take them both but I will make sure the others find a great home! I know with proper care both dogs will have the potential to be the perfect addition to our home! Please give me your input on the mixes.. and if anyone has owned a mix such as the ones I mentioned! Thank you
2006-12-09 00:00:24 · 12 answers · asked by Miss Sunshine 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Our family has owned all of those breeds as pure breeds. Of the 4 you listed the Beagle/Retriever is the best mix. Cocker Spaniels while beautiful are very temperamental and though they can be taught to be a member of the family; we have found that they are not really good with strangers and kids. Retrievers and beagles are extremely social dogs as well as breeds that enjoy activity. Watch out for loyalty though they have a habit of going with anyone because they are so very social. Beagle/Retriever mix will be happy with others and can do very well with other animals. Beagles aren't hyper but keep in mind that they are a hunting bread and thuse ready willing and able to do your bidding. Shelter pets make wonderful pets. You are doing a wonderful thing. Everyone wants a puppy but NOone wants a dog which is why our shelters are so over crowded. Good Luck to you.
2006-12-09 00:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How you are going to chose is based on the place you live, how busy you are and how much you can handle.I have a book stating the the temperament of the three breeds and it was written that the retriever can socialize better than other dogs, better to train and is more suitable to stay in a house with a garden for it to play, it is very active and needs to exercise a lot. The cocker spaniel (I have one)is calmer and easier to keep in an apartment,and is easy to groom if you keep its hair short, it can be quite playful sometimes, but is not very hard to handle.The Beagle is active and bold and easy to train,you can keep it in an apartment but more suitable to be kept in a house with a garden.
2006-12-09 00:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The beagle/retriever mix is best because of the temperament of the retriever. I think it's great that you are so generous and loving enough to give a pound puppy a home..that's where i got my 3 from too as well as my 2 cats.
2006-12-09 00:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by jesshispet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one can tell you which of these dogs will be better for you. First we don't your temperament and second we don't know the individual animals temperament. That said, I can tell you this.
I worked for a utility company for several months as a field representative. During that time I encountered many dogs. Certainly hundreds and maybe as many as a thousand. The only dog who proved successful at getting behind me and actually biting me was a Cocker.
So there is my two cents worth.
I do recommend the most mixed up breed you can get though. The closer a dog is to a mutt the better they seem to be as a pet. I lost my girl to old age a few months ago and am not ready for a new friend yet but if I ever am, it will be the most mixed up dog I can locate.
Good luck on your choice, I'm sure you will do fine...
2006-12-09 00:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WELL....I have a cocker spaniel, and my comment is about what you said about "the spaniel calm him down". At least to me, cockers are way hyper...when my cocker was a pup, he was on the go all the time.
Don't know much about breeding and what qualities might manifest themselves more in each case, so can't say much more. Retrievers are supposed to be really smart; cockers are supposed to be on the smart end, but not as high on the list as retrievers.
2006-12-09 00:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Xavier D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 09:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terriers are prone to digging and cockers are prone to taking off (they love to chase birds)!! Beagles, I'm not too sure about. My best suggestion is to read about both types of animals over the internet to read about their temperament, size, energy level, etc. HEre are some sites to help you...
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americancocker.htm
http://www.digitaldog.com/dog_breeds/group/Terrier/6
The page for the Terrier is a general description. Once you know which type of terrier, click on the link below and they will have all the information you need.
Have lots of fun!! I just realized it was a retriever mix..sorry. Go too google.ca or .com and type in retriever. they will have info for you.
2006-12-09 00:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog once that was half cocker spaniel, and he was very loving and playful. I was a boy then, and he always went running in the woods with me.
2006-12-09 00:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am just 10 years old and i have a Shetland sheepdog. But i would pick the beagle. Try a sheltie
2006-12-09 00:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by Sierra S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the best dog mix would be the beagle/retriever mix......beagles are very hyper but the retreiver is a very tame dog so it kinda equals out...also they are the best with other dogs..they would be veryyyy playful!!!!
hope this helps!!!!
2006-12-09 00:09:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋