How long does a German Shepherd Beagle Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Beagle (10–15 years).

Is a German Shepherd Beagle 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.

Home › German Shepherd › German Shepherd Beagle Mix

German Shepherd Beagle Mix

A German Shepherd Beagle mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Beagle. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–60 lb and live 8–12 years.

German Shepherd, a purebred dog — German ShepherdPhoto: Erick Drumss Hernández, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Beagle, a purebred dog — BeaglePhoto: Jonatan De Geest, 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.

Weight30–60 lbcan be 13–90 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a German Shepherd Beagle Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix30–60 lb

Beagle13–30 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 13–15 in for the Beagle. 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.

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

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 German Shepherd rates very high and the Beagle moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. The Beagle as friendly, curious, merry. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

German Shepherd vs Beagle vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Beagle Mix	Beagle
Weight	50–90 lb	30–60 lb	13–30 lb
Height	22–26 in	18–20 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–15 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the German Shepherd Beagle Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Beagle Mix get?: Most grow to 30–60 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–90 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Beagle Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Beagle (10–15 years).
Does a German Shepherd Beagle 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 German Shepherd Beagle 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 German Shepherd mixes

Other Beagle mixes

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