How long does a Basset Hound Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–12 years, the midpoint of the Basset Hound (12–13 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Basset Hound Pointer 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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Basset Hound Pointer Mix

A Basset Hound Pointer mix is a cross between a Basset Hound and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–12 years.

Basset Hound, a purebred dog — Basset HoundPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Basset Hound Pointer Mix get?

Basset Hound40–65 lb

The mix40–70 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Basset Hound Pointer 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 13–15 in for the Basset Hound and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

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

Low to very high

The Basset Hound rates low and the German Shorthaired Pointer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Basset Hound is usually described as charming, patient, low-key. The German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Basset Hound vs Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Basset Hound	Basset Hound Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	40–65 lb	40–70 lb	45–70 lb
Height	13–15 in	17–20 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	12–13 yr	11–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	very low	very low to very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Basset Hound Pointer Mix

How big does a Basset Hound Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Basset Hound Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–12 years, the midpoint of the Basset Hound (12–13 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Basset Hound Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Basset Hound Pointer 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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Other Pointer mixes

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