How long does a Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).

Is a Jack Russell Basset Hound 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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Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix

A Jack Russell Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Jack Russell Terrier and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–14 years.

Jack Russell Terrier, a purebred dog — Jack Russell TerrierPhoto: Plank, CC BY 3.0, source

Basset Hound, a purebred dog — Basset HoundPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, 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.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 13–65 lb

Height13–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix get?

Jack Russell Terrier13–17 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

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

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

Energy

Very low to very high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The Jack Russell Terrier rates moderate and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Jack Russell Terrier is usually described as friendly, clever, athletic. The Basset Hound as charming, patient, low-key. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Jack Russell vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Jack Russell Terrier	Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	13–17 lb	25–40 lb	40–65 lb
Height	13–14 in	13–14 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	very high	very low to very high	very low
Group	Terrier	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 13–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–65 pounds.
How long does a Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Jack Russell Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Jack Russell mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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