How long does a Dachshund Basset Hound Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund 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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Dachshund Basset Hound Mix

A Dachshund Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–14 years.

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 16–65 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Basset Hound Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Basset Hound. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

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

Moderate

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

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. 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.

Dachshund vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	16–32 lb	30–50 lb	40–65 lb
Height	8–9 in	10–12 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Group	Hound	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Dachshund Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Dachshund Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–65 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Dachshund 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 Dachshund Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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