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The Husky Beagle
The Husky Beagle, or Beaski, is a type of dog that is bred between a male Husky and female Beagle. The Beaski is an animal cross-breed that is not considered to be a purebred like its parents, the tempered Husky, and the affectionate Beagle. Typically this breed has floppy ears, inherited from its Beagle mother, along with a soft double coat, inherited from its Husky father. Due to the Beaski being a crossbreed, it is difficult to determine which breed they will ultimately look like because they vary in size and appearance depending on which parent the offspring takes after the most. Following the traits from its parents, the Beaski is easy to train, loyal, laid back, and makes for an excellent family pet.

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Appearance
The Beaski breed can either follow the appearance of a Huskey, while holding the medium stature and size of a Beagle, or it can follow the appearance of a Beagle while holding the stature and size of a large Siberian Husky. Due to the Beaski’s medium size, it makes for a perfect lap dog and couch companion. The Beaski’s height is mostly taken after its parent, the medium-sized Beagle, rather than its other parent, the large-sized Siberian Husky. However, as stated before, there is no definite prediction of size due to the Beaski’s breed not being regulated like a purebred breed would.

Coat
The Husky Beagle's parents both have double-layered coats, which causes their coats to be thicker than other breeds. Their coats consist of a soft undercoat and coarse outer coat. The bottom layer includes guard hairs that are denser, woollier and usually much softer. The breed’s under-layer is what gives the "fluffy" appearance and depending on how dense the undercoat is, fluffiness increases. In contrast to its dense undercoat, the outer layer is longer and thicker. The two layers help the Husky Beagle stay warm in the cold months and cool in the warm months. The undercoat acts as the insulator, whereas the outer layer serves to repel dirt and moisture. The outer coat also resists elements such as snow and harmful UV rays, protecting the breed further.

Most Husky Beagles are tri-colored, due to its parent breeds also being generally tri-colored. The cross-breed allows for a coat that has many color possibilities, including any shades ranging from black to pure white. As a result of the wide range of colors, there is not a dominate color which the Husky Beagle offspring will have.

Generally, the Husky Beagle will have short to medium-sized coats with normal density and straight hair.

Eyes
Along with its unique coat colors, Husky Beagles' eyes can also share a unique color. Following its Husky traits, the cross-breed can have the blue eyes of its Siberian ancestors. Following its Beagle background, the offspring can also have either hazel, amber, or brown eyes.

Nose
Husky Beagle's noses are typically either black or brown.

Size and Build
The working breed measures 16 - 22 in with a weight of 35 - 50 lb. Depending on which parent the offspring favors, the size of the breed is generally medium in size.

Coming from the working Husky and Hunting Beagle, the Husky Beagle has a strong build with muscular, thick-boned legs and a long torso. They also have a long tail that curls up over the back, similar to its Husky parent. The breed takes on a medium-sized muzzle on a rounded head along with a Beagle's floppy, triangular ears.

Temperament and/or Characteristics

 * Activity level: The Husky Beagle breed is very active and it is recommended that they are walked a total of fifteen miles a week and receive ninety minutes of exercise a day.
 * Aggression: This is a great pet to have due to its calm temperament, its outgoing nature, and low aggression. The Beagle Husky breed makes friends with other dogs and enjoys social interaction with dogs and children, which makes this breed a great family pet. However, like most dogs, it is always advised to monitor them around small children and other smaller pets, especially those they were not raised around.
 * Trainability: Training is a fairly easy task due to their pleasing nature and high level of intelligence. They can also be trained into being a working dog.

Breed Origin/History
The Husky Beagle originates from its parent breeds, the Siberian Husky and Beagle. The first crossbreed of the Husky Beagle appeared in the 1990s.


 * Historical uses: The Siberian Husky was used by the Chukchi tribe to pull sleds and help hunt. The beagle was bred for hunting purposes.


 * Historical regions: The Siberian Husky was first noted in Siberia. The Beagle was bred by Englishmen in the 1500s.

Health section
There are a few common medical issues with this breed such as:
 * Hip Dysplasia: It is a condition where the abnormal formation of the hip socket takes place which may result in crippling lameness and painful arthritis of joints. It is a heritable condition meaning it can be inherited from the parents.


 * Intervertebral Disc Disease: This condition takes place when the cushioning discs that are located between the vertebrae of the spinal column burst into the spinal cord space. This pushes on the surrounding nerves and causes extreme pain, which may lead to nerve damage and paralysis.


 * Ideopathic Epilepsy: It is an inherited disorder and its exact cause is still unknown. It is the most common cause of seizures in these dogs.

Care specific to this breed
The Husky Beagle breed can be a difficult dog to groom. This is due to their parents having a double coat. A double coat serves to act as insulation with its soft underlayer and repels debris and moisture with its coarser outer layer. Much like a Huskey Beagle, any dog breeds who have these luxurious double coats, it is strongly advised not to shave them. Their coats are their protection and can shield them from UV rays and other harsh natural elements. For breeds with double coats, it is recommended that you brush several times a week. Despite their coarse and dense feel, they can still be sensitive, so avoid being rough when grooming and taking out those knots.

This can easily be done using a pin brush and a slicker brush. Which you will want to do weekly, along with clipping their nails and brushing their teeth to prevent tooth decay. Thankfully they do not require to be bathed often and it is recommended to not over wash and risk drying out their skin. They may have a second coat but like most animals with fur or hair, over-washing can cause damage to the skin and even rash or bleeding. So it is very important to only do what is needed, and remember moderation. However, they do need to have their ears cleaned weekly and checked for mites, infection and any wax build-up to keep them in top shape.

Training Above and Beyond
According to experts, the Husky Beagle mix prefers positive reinforcement training. This means to give the Husky Beagle breed a lot of praise and treats when doing something correctly, as opposed to punishments when doing something wrong. So instead of rattling a bottle at a dog or body blocking, you ignore the bad habits like begging for food at the dinner table and reward the good through affection and prizes like toys and treats. This can encourage learning, rather than install fear of punishment if they get it wrong, helping to speed up the learning process.

Positive reinforcement training allows an owner to communicate clearly with their dog and it can often strengthen the bond between the owner and their furry companion. An example of this type of training is the use of a clicker, which has proved a great success, especially with more aggressive dogs. Positive reinforcement training also helps to eliminate boredom, which is a common reason that dogs may act out during the training process. This helps the dog exert their energy in a more positive manner so that they are less likely to find reasons to act out when their owner is not around. A key point to remember when using this type of training is that dogs read body language better than they understand words. It is important to exude positive energy and patience, even when it can be frustrating or time-consuming.

Activities, including what the breed, in general, is currently used for or is particularly suited for
The Beagle Husky breed is well equipped to handle a high energy job and is fairly easy to train due to their high intellect. A job they can be a perfect match for is a watchdog or hunting dog if properly trained. Both sides of their lineage are known as being or having once been working dogs. During the 1300s, the Beagle was called the Pocket Beagle for their conveniently small size, that of eight inches tall, but they were soon passed up by larger dogs that could handle more exertion. The Pocket Beagle breed is now extinct and was replaced by what is considered to be more of a medium breed rather than a pocket breed. The Beagle breed is also considered to be more of a family breed now, rather than a working/hunting dog. The other half of the Beagle Husky is the Siberian Husky, which was used to hunt and to pull the sleds of an ancient Russian people, named the Chukchi tribe. They were later used in the 1900s in Alaska to transport medicines and serums that were needed by those who fell ill in the town of Nome, during the Diphtheria epidemic. Today, the Siberian Husky is still used to pull sleds and even join in the occasional hunt.