How long does a Beagle Dachshund Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).

Is a Beagle Dachshund 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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Beagle Dachshund Mix

A Beagle Dachshund mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Dachshund. Most grow into small dogs of 15–30 lb and live 11–16 years.

Beagle, a purebred dog — BeaglePhoto: Jonatan De Geest, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, 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.

Weight15–30 lbcan be 13–32 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Beagle Dachshund Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix15–30 lb

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Beagle Dachshund Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Beagle. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

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

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

The Beagle rates moderate and the Dachshund moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Beagle is usually described as friendly, curious, merry. The Dachshund as friendly, curious, spunky. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Beagle vs Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Dachshund Mix	Standard Dachshund
Weight	13–30 lb	15–30 lb	16–32 lb
Height	13–15 in	10–12 in	8–9 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	11–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Beagle Dachshund Mix

How big does a Beagle Dachshund Mix get?: Most grow to 15–30 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–32 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Dachshund Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a Beagle Dachshund 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 Beagle Dachshund Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Beagle mixes

Other Dachshund mixes

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