How long does a Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–13 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).

Is a Boston Terrier 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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Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix

A Boston Terrier Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Boston Terrier and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 12–13 years.

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 12–65 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix get?

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Very low to moderate

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

Trainability

Low to very high

The Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier is usually described as friendly, bright, amusing. 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.

Boston Terrier vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Boston Terrier	Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	12–25 lb	25–45 lb	40–65 lb
Height	15–17 in	14–16 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	11–13 yr	12–13 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–65 pounds.
How long does a Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–13 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Boston Terrier Basset Hound Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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