How long does a Lab Beagle Mix live?

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

Is a Lab 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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Lab Beagle Mix

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A Lab Beagle mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Beagle. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–55 lb and live 10–14 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight35–55 lbcan be 13–80 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Lab Beagle Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix35–55 lb

Beagle13–30 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Lab 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 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador 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

High

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 Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. 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.

Lab vs Beagle vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Beagle Mix	Beagle
Weight	55–80 lb	35–55 lb	13–30 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	17–20 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–14 yr	10–15 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Lab Beagle Mix

How big does a Lab Beagle Mix get?: Most grow to 35–55 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Beagle Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Beagle (10–15 years).
Does a Lab 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 Lab 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.