How long does a Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix live?

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

Is a Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix

A Australian Shepherd Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–65 lb and live 12–14 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 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.

Weight40–65 lbcan be 40–65 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix40–65 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

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 low to high

Short daily walks usually do. Watch the weight, because low-energy dogs put it on easily.

Trainability

Low to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. 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.

Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	40–65 lb	40–65 lb	40–65 lb
Height	18–23 in	16–19 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	very low to high	very low
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 40–65 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Basset Hound 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 Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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