How long does a Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).

Is a Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix

A Beagle Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–50 lb and live 11–15 years.

Beagle, a purebred dog — BeaglePhoto: Jonatan De Geest, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight25–50 lbcan be 13–65 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix25–50 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Beagle rates moderate and the Australian Shepherd very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Beagle is usually described as friendly, curious, merry. The Australian Shepherd as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Beagle vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	13–30 lb	25–50 lb	40–65 lb
Height	13–15 in	16–19 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	11–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 25–50 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–65 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Beagle Australian Shepherd Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Beagle mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.