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The Jack-a-bee has a face of a beagle and the body of a Jack Russell Terrier. Some have long, floppy ears and are very muscular. Others have short terrier-like ears with small bodies. Most are spotted with patches and have the temperament of the Jack Russell. The tail can range from the long tail of the Beagle or the cropped tail of the Jack Russell Terrier.
Jack-a-Bees are very intelligent dogs. They are quick to learn commands and tricks. They also have a fun-loving energetic personality. They will love everyone in the household and may bond especially to their owners. Some Jack-a-bees may be hyper and will need extra walks and exercise. This breed can be mischievous.
They will play-bite and be stubborn during training but if you have a treat every time it goes out it will learn house training
Jack-A-Bees are high-energy dogs, thanks to the energy levels present in both master breeds which comprise this hybrid. A Jack-A-Bees ideal environment would be a home where there are people who are very fond of outdoor activities such as walking and hiking, and going to the park. Ideally, a Jack-A-Bees owner would take the dog to an enclosed dog park for off-leash runs frequently to allow the dog to expel some of it's inherent frenetic energy.
Due to the Beagle part of this dog, Jack-A-Bees are very fixated on scent and will be able to sniff out almost anything from almost anywhere, especially if it is food! They track scents masterfully, and as a consequence it is unwise to let Jack-A-Bees off-leash unless in an enclosed area such as a dog park or fenced backyard, as the dog could easily run away after a scent it is following and be unable to find it's way home.
Jack-A-Bees are very sweet dogs with an excellent disposition towards adults and children, although with their Beagle heritage they can certainly be a bit stubborn from time to time. They are very social and socialize easily once they get comfortable with new people. They are high-energy, and can suffer from anxiety (frequently separation anxiety when left home alone). The future owner of a Jack-A-Bee will recognize and accept this and should equip themselves with a good quality crate for the dog to feel safe in while it's owners are not home. A Jack-A-Bee left uncrated (especially a puppy or adolescent) has a high likelihood of chewing household furnishings due to separation anxiety.
Try to take your dog on a long walk every night, especially puppies for they will bark and wake you up.
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Bonney (right) is my Jack-A-Bee, and Clyde (left) is 100% 7 yr old Beagle I find they are excellent partners in crime, and love to do everything toghether. Bonney does not have the urge to bark much at all, and never bays. He loves to give kisses. People who want a beagle breed should always consider at least 2 for the happiness of your pack!
Age :
4
Name:
Carolina
Color:
White with patches
Description:
Her unique ears stand straight up. Very smart girl with very soulful beautiful eyes! Carolina loves everyone in our family and knows what each of us will and would do for her! She is a rescue and very thankful!
Age :
3
Name:
Cocoa
Color:
Black and Brown
Description:
Great temperament and demeanor
Loves to play fetch with his favorite ball
Great family dog
Very protective of his home and family
Age :
6 months
Name:
Millie
Color:
tan and white
Description:
Millie is a jrt x beagle female. 6 months old. Very affectionate. Very intelligent.
Age :
12 WEEKS
Name:
BITSY
Color:
BLACK WHITE AND TAN
Description:
Bitsy at about 12 weeks. This photo stole my heart and I had to adopt her!
Age :
1 year old
Name:
Bella
Color:
white, brown and black
Description:
This is a very recent pic
Age :
1 year old
Name:
Bella
Color:
white, brown and black
Description:
She is the best most loving dog. Very loyal! Where ever I go she is there right behind me. She gets into trouble when left alone though. She is the destroyer of all stuffed animals. This picture is when she was about 4 months old.
Age :
4 years
Name:
Dexter
Color:
Brown
Description:
Dexter is very active and loves attention. He is unable to go outside without a leash. He is a resuce from a shelter and has been a wonderful dog. He was very easy to potty train and is highly intelligent. He loves being outdoors and barking at squirrels. He definitely got the Beagle howl. He is very social and patient with children and he loves to snuggle.
Age :
1
Name:
Tater
Color:
Brown and white
Description:
This dog may look sweet but he is absolutely insane. He's not out of the puppy stage yet so he's constantly into something. He certainly keeps us on our toes. On the other hand he can be the sweetest thing ever...when he's asleep.
Age :
around 5yrs
Name:
Joy
Color:
brown,white and tan
Description:
She is the sweetest dog. We got her from somebody who got her from their daughter who was moving into an apartment that didn't allow pets. She loves people will lick any one who wants to be licked and even the people who don't. She is more on the calm side than the active...but she does get lots of exercise when we take her on walks. She loves to run. :)
Age :
10 months
Name:
Illyria
Color:
white/tan
Description:
sweetest dog ever
Age :
1 yrs old
Name:
rookie
Color:
white with brown spots
Description:
this is my best friend rookie follows me every where his a protective dog and loves to cuddle.
Age :
3-14-2010
Name:
Alex
Color:
Tri-color(Brown/Black & White)
Description:
Alex is super hyper puppy. His favorite thing to do is run. It was easy to train him, but he sometimes has trouble listening to me because he gets distracted to easily. He is my first dog, so I love him very much ^-^
Age :
1 Year Old
Name:
Edward
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
Approximately 20 lbs, named after Edward Cullen of Twilight
Age :
4
Name:
Biscuit
Color:
Brown, white, tan, black
Description:
Biscuit is very energetic, playful, and happy. He is very cute and is a wonderful friend. I don't know what I would do without him!!!
Age :
4 Months
Name:
Harley
Color:
white/black
Description:
An energetic young pup, that was easy to house train, loves taking showers and sleeps in our bed. Stubborn as hell!!!!
Age :
2
Name:
Daisy
Color:
black white brown
Description:
Shes so adoriable!
Age :
5
Name:
Cap'tain Tasko
Color:
White and black
Description:
My lover with one billions of black spots!
Age :
18months
Name:
Wally
Color:
White x Tan
Description:
He is a pound rescue dog. He is very cute but very very mischievous, requiring a lot of attention! But loves to love!
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Chase
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
chase is a sweet heart. his lips are too big for his face. ears are hugee
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Chase
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
chase is 10 weeks old here. he gets along amazing with other cats and dogs. he loves kids. he loves playing, but he also loves to pass out in people's laps. he does look more beagle but he is 1/2 and 1/2.
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Chase
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
this is chase at 10 weeks. u can see he has too big of lips like and beagle huge feet
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Chase
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
Chase is a 16 week old jack-a-bee. He was about 10 weeks at time of this picture. He has grown so much since then. Chase's father was a purebred jack russel and his mother is a beagle that is only assumed purebred (the owners found the beagle and she accidetally got pregnant) There were 4 puppies in the litter, chase was the only male. Chase like 1 of his sisters look more beagle. 1 other sister looks more jack russel and 1 sister looks a perfect 50-50. Chase also acts more beagle. He does jump high and has lots of energy, but like the beagle he can calm down and lay around. He also can Howl like a beagle, and has a beagle's hair. Jack-A-Bees are only supposed to get between 12-25 lbs. but Chase is 16 weeks and already 14 Lbs. and has HUGE feet. im assuming he will atleast get 25 lbs. Chase is stubborn like a beagle but learns very fast.
Age :
1 year old
Name:
bella the beautiful
Color:
red and white
Description:
bella is sweet towards people but not smaller animals, though that is because she was a born hunter. she is very smart and is willing to learn any trick. She knows sit, stay, crawl, wave, balance on the yoga ball, leave it, and she hops on her back legs.