How long does a Beagle Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Beagle Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Beagle Pointer mix is a cross between a Beagle and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 13–70 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Beagle Pointer Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix30–50 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	13–30 lb	30–50 lb	45–70 lb
Height	13–15 in	17–20 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	10–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Beagle Pointer Mix

How big does a Beagle Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–70 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Beagle Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Beagle Pointer 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 Pointer mixes

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