How long does a Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).

Is a Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix easy to train?

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

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Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix

A Dachshund Australian Shepherd mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Australian Shepherd. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–16 years.

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 16–65 lb

Height13–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

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

Height runs 13–16 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Australian Shepherd. 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 to very high

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Australian Shepherd very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. The Australian Shepherd as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Dachshund vs Australian Shepherd vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix	Australian Shepherd
Weight	16–32 lb	30–50 lb	40–65 lb
Height	8–9 in	13–16 in	18–23 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix

How big does a Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 13–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–65 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Australian Shepherd 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 Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

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