Loving
Independent
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

Active
Playful
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Good-natured
Quiet
Faithful

Bea Griffons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

English Cotralians are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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Beagle, Brussels Griffon

English Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shepherd

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Cream
Fawn

Black
White
Blue
Red

Bea Griffons have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Cotralians have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Bea Griffon can have a litter of 2-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An English Cotralian can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism

Deafness
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Patellar Luxation
Skin Allergies

Otitis Externa
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Osteochondritis Dissecans

X-Rays
Urinalysis
ECG
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination

Skin Scraping
Ear Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Skin Biopsy
Orthopedic Exam
Thyroid Biopsies
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

Bea Griffon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

English Cotralian has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bea Griffons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Cotralians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bea Griffons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

English Cotralians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bea Griffon, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Cotralian, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bea Griffons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most English Cotralians usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bea Griffon should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, English Cotralian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-24 pound (6 - 11 kg) Bea Griffon feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 38-45 pound (17 - 20 kg) English Cotralian feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bea Griffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an English Cotralian is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bea Griffon is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an English Cotralian is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Bea Griffons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

English Cotralians make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Bea Griffons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Cotralians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bea Griffons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

English Cotralians are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bea Griffons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The English Cotralian is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.