How long does a Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix easy to train?

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

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Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 8–12 years.

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

Bernese Mountain Dog, a purebred dog — Bernese Mountain DogPhoto: Ganjo, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 13–115 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate to very high

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

High

The Beagle rates moderate and the Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog as good-natured, calm, strong. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	13–30 lb	40–70 lb	70–115 lb
Height	13–15 in	18–21 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	8–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–115 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Beagle Bernese Mountain Dog Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Beagle mixes

Other Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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