How long does a Beagle Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Beagle Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Beagle Whippet mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–35 lb and live 11–15 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight20–35 lbcan be 13–40 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Beagle Whippet Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix20–35 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Beagle Whippet 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 Whippet.

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

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 Whippet low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Beagle is usually described as friendly, curious, merry. The Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	13–30 lb	20–35 lb	25–40 lb
Height	13–15 in	16–18 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	11–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Beagle Whippet Mix

How big does a Beagle Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 20–35 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–40 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Beagle Whippet 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 Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Beagle mixes

Other Whippet mixes

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