How long does a Beagle Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Beagle Catahoula 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 Catahoula Mix

A Beagle Catahoula mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–60 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog, a purebred dog — Catahoula Leopard DogPhoto: Bugaflee, 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.

Weight30–60 lbcan be 13–95 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Beagle Catahoula Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix30–60 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard 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

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

The Beagle rates moderate and the Catahoula Leopard Dog low; 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog as loyal, independent, watchful. 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 Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	13–30 lb	30–60 lb	50–95 lb
Height	13–15 in	18–20 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	10–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	not rated
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Beagle Catahoula Mix

How big does a Beagle Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 30–60 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–95 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Beagle Catahoula 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 Catahoula 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.