How long does a Beagle Jack Russell Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years).

Is a Beagle Jack Russell 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 Jack Russell Mix

A Beagle Jack Russell mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Jack Russell Terrier. Most grow into small dogs of 13–24 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Jack Russell Terrier, a purebred dog — Jack Russell TerrierPhoto: Plank, 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

Height13–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Beagle Jack Russell Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix13–24 lb

Jack Russell Terrier13–17 lb

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

Height runs 13–14 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 13–14 in for the Jack Russell Terrier.

Figures use the Parson Russell Terrier standard, the AKC breed closest to the Jack Russell.

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 Jack Russell Terrier moderate; 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 Jack Russell Terrier as friendly, clever, athletic. 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 Jack Russell vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Jack Russell Mix	Jack Russell Terrier
Weight	13–30 lb	13–24 lb	13–17 lb
Height	13–15 in	13–14 in	13–14 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	12–15 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Beagle Jack Russell Mix

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

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