How long does a Beagle Border Collie Mix live?

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

Is a Beagle Border Collie 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 Border Collie Mix

A Beagle Border Collie mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Border Collie. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–40 lb and live 11–15 years.

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight20–40 lbcan be 13–55 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Beagle Border Collie Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix20–40 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 18–22 in for the Border Collie.

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

Very 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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 Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Border Collie Mix	Border Collie
Weight	13–30 lb	20–40 lb	30–55 lb
Height	13–15 in	16–18 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	11–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Beagle Border Collie Mix

How big does a Beagle Border Collie Mix get?: Most grow to 20–40 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–55 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Border Collie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Beagle Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

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