How long does a Beagle Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Beagle Bichon Mix easy to train?

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

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Beagle Bichon Mix

A Beagle Bichon mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 12–24 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

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

Weight12–24 lbcan be 12–30 lb

Height11–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Beagle Bichon Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix12–24 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

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

Height runs 11–13 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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

The Beagle rates moderate and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate to very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Beagle is usually described as friendly, curious, merry. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. 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 Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	13–30 lb	12–24 lb	12–18 lb
Height	13–15 in	11–13 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	12–15 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Beagle Bichon Mix

How big does a Beagle Bichon Mix get?: Most grow to 12–24 pounds and 11–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–30 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Bichon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a Beagle Bichon Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Beagle Bichon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Beagle mixes

Other Bichon mixes

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