How long does a Border Collie Basset Hound Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Basset Hound Mix

A Border Collie Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–60 lb and live 12–14 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight35–60 lbcan be 30–65 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Basset Hound Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix35–60 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie 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 very high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Low to very high

The Border Collie 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 Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	30–55 lb	35–60 lb	40–65 lb
Height	18–22 in	16–18 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	very low to very high	very low
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Border Collie Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Border Collie Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 35–60 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–65 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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