How long does a Golden Retriever Beagle Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Beagle (10–15 years).

Is a Golden Retriever 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.

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Golden Retriever Beagle Mix

A Golden Retriever Beagle mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Beagle. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–50 lb and live 10–14 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, 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.

Weight35–50 lbcan be 13–75 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Golden Retriever Beagle Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix35–50 lb

Beagle13–30 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Golden Retriever Beagle 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 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever 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

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 to very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Beagle moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Beagle Mix	Beagle
Weight	55–75 lb	35–50 lb	13–30 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	17–20 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–14 yr	10–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Golden Retriever Beagle Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Beagle Mix get?: Most grow to 35–50 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Beagle Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Beagle (10–15 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Beagle 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 Golden Retriever 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.

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