How long does a Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).

Is a Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

A Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Bernese Mountain Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 45–75 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Bernese Mountain Dog, a purebred dog — Bernese Mountain DogPhoto: Ganjo, 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.

Weight45–75 lbcan be 16–115 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix45–75 lb

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Bernese Mountain Dog. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to very high

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 Bernese Mountain Dog high; 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 Bernese Mountain Dog as good-natured, calm, strong. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog Mix	Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight	16–32 lb	45–75 lb	70–115 lb
Height	8–9 in	16–18 in	23–27.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	low to very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

How big does a Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog Mix get?: Most grow to 45–75 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–115 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years).
Does a Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog Mix shed?: Shedding is low to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Dachshund Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

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