I'd be interested on your thoughts of a beagle crossed with a border collie.  Reading up on beagles they appear to have neurological problems.  Is this advice given in case it could happen but really it's rare.

> Reading up on beagles they appear to have neurological problems

I was brought up with my aunt's beagle who lived to 17. Apart from a bad recall, he was a super dog :)

They are a pretty healthy breed all told, I'd expect what your thinking of is rare, Border collies seem to have far more known health issues.

do you know what temperament he has inherited. I don't just mean is he good around dogs and people but traits from either breed.

And obstinate, independent thinking hound with a bad recall, crossed with the speed and intelligence of a Border Collie?

I don't think that I'd find that a pleasure to live with.  :(

I think beagles are pretty healthy in general but as WestCoast says, sounds like a nightmare of a combination!  Possibly the collie side could improve the recall but what if you get the obsessive traits of a collie with the independance and determination of a beagle?  Yikes!

It's like Linc - dobermann/dalmatian - people think it's a lovely cross until I explain that he's basically a superbrain that never gets tired!

Why not try Elkhound x Border Collie for ditto!!!

Unfortunately a puppy owner was so determined to mate her maiden bitch who is now considered at nearly 6 to be too old by any stud dog owner in the breed for a first litter, has accidentally on purpose allowed her to be mated by a Border Collie.

>what if you get the obsessive traits of a collie with the independance and determination of a beagle?  Yikes!

I can foresee this.

There are mutations and neurological disorders which do exist, but good breeders test for them and they're incredibly rare.

And I wouldn't cross a beagle with anything on purpose. I find they work pretty well as beagles. Also just to note some beagles have perfect recall - I've got one now (though another one, it must be said, who definitely hasn't).

>>And obstinate, independent thinking hound with a bad recall, crossed with the speed and intelligence of a Border Collie?

I don't think that I'd find that a pleasure to live with.  :-( >>

I so agree with that!! I had a Beagle and while he was good with people and good with other dogs and lived to 16 he was also an independent determined little devil when it suited.

I've has 4 Boxers and 6 Beardies but only one  Beagle :-D

>I've has 4 Boxers and 6 Beardies

6 Beardies?  I'm jealous now as I've only ever had 2!

I'll cross this one off my list then.  I was tempted by look and cost.  Back to searching.

Wise decision.  ;) :)

Look for an experienced breeder (not someone who just produces puppies, takes your money and says goodbye!) who knows what they are doing and has the knowledge to give you ongoing back up and support throughout your pup's life.  It can save you a lot of money and grief in the longrun.  :)

They are a pretty healthy breed all told, I'd expect what your thinking of is rare, Border collies seem to have far more known health issues.

I'd have to agree with this ...... I'm not aware of neurological problems being rife in Beagles.   BCs - another matter.  And a combination of both - once again mix bred puppies are a complete lottery.   No two will be the same and again also, why do people continue to mess around with perfectly good breeds in their own right - breeds that followers spent decades working on so they not only bred true, but were sound animals, bred to do a specific job.

If you have the choice, please don't contribute to the BYBs who are producing these puppies for one reason only ... MONEY.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bordercollie.htm

Is this a rescue you are looking to take on or a puppy from a breeder? I'd not consider any cross as it's such a lottery as to what you will end up with and the majority are in it soley for the money. Very few would consider doing the relevant health tests for both breeds, those who do from looking at different puppy sites are a certain 'famous' cross for which the person who created them for a specific reason wishes he hadn't now.

>>6 Beardies?  I'm jealous now as I've only ever had 2!>>

Not all at once Jean :-) Most I've had together was 3 just one now and he's 13 :-(

I lost a 14 year old only 2 years ago.  My gal now is 14 in August and I'm frightened to uncross my fingers.