How long does a Bulldog Basset Hound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).

Is a Bulldog Basset Hound 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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Bulldog Basset Hound Mix

A Bulldog Basset Hound mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 10–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 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 40–65 lb

Height14–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bulldog Basset Hound Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 14–15 inches at the shoulder, against 14–15 in for the English Bulldog 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 moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate

The English Bulldog rates moderate and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. 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.

Bulldog vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	40–50 lb	40–60 lb	40–65 lb
Height	14–15 in	14–15 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Bulldog Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Bulldog Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 14–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–65 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Bulldog 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 Bulldog Basset Hound 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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Other Basset Hound mixes

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