How long does a Bulldog Jack Russell Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years).

Is a Bulldog 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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Bulldog Jack Russell Mix

A Bulldog Jack Russell mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Jack Russell Terrier. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–35 lb and live 10–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight25–35 lbcan be 13–50 lb

Height14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bulldog Jack Russell Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix25–35 lb

Jack Russell Terrier13–17 lb

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

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

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to 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 English Bulldog 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 English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. 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.

Bulldog vs Jack Russell vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Jack Russell Mix	Jack Russell Terrier
Weight	40–50 lb	25–35 lb	13–17 lb
Height	14–15 in	14 in	13–14 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	10–12 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Bulldog Jack Russell Mix

How big does a Bulldog Jack Russell Mix get?: Most grow to 25–35 pounds and 14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–50 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Jack Russell Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years).
Does a Bulldog Jack Russell Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Bulldog 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.