How long does a Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?

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

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Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix

A Dachshund Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–55 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Belgian Malinois, a purebred dog — Belgian MalinoisPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight30–55 lbcan be 16–80 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix30–55 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Belgian Malinois. 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

High

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Belgian Malinois 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 Belgian Malinois as confident, smart, hardworking. 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 Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	16–32 lb	30–55 lb	40–80 lb
Height	8–9 in	15–18 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 30–55 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–80 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Dachshund Belgian Malinois 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 Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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