How long does a Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).

Is a Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix easy to train?

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

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Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix

A Blue Heeler Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Blue Heeler and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 12–14 years.

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, 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.

Weight40–60 lbcan be 35–65 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix get?

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

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

The Blue Heeler rates very low and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Blue Heeler is usually described as alert, curious, pleasant. 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.

Blue Heeler vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Blue Heeler	Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	35–50 lb	40–60 lb	40–65 lb
Height	17–20 in	15–18 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	very low to very high	very low
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–65 pounds.
How long does a Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Blue Heeler Basset Hound 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 Blue Heeler Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Blue Heeler mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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