How long does a Beagle Cavalier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).

Is a Beagle Cavalier 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 Cavalier Mix

A Beagle Cavalier mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 13–24 lb and live 11–15 years.

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight13–24 lbcan be 13–30 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Beagle Cavalier Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix13–24 lb

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

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

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

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

Low to high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Beagle rates moderate and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as affectionate, gentle, graceful. 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 Cavalier vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Cavalier Mix	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Weight	13–30 lb	13–24 lb	13–18 lb
Height	13–15 in	12–14 in	12–13 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	11–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	low to high	low
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Beagle Cavalier Mix

How big does a Beagle Cavalier Mix get?: Most grow to 13–24 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–30 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Cavalier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).
Does a Beagle Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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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Other Cavalier mixes

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