How long does a Dachshund Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Dachshund Bichon 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 Bichon Mix

A Dachshund Bichon mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 10–14 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

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

Weight10–14 lbcan be 8–18 lb

Height7–9 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Bichon Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix10–14 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

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

Height runs 7–9 inches at the shoulder, against 5–6 in for the Miniature Dachshund and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Size figures assume a Miniature Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Bichon Frise. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. 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 Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	8–11 lb	10–14 lb	12–18 lb
Height	5–6 in	7–9 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	13–16 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund Bichon Mix

How big does a Dachshund Bichon Mix get?: Most grow to 10–14 pounds and 7–9 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 8–18 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Bichon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Bichon Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Dachshund Bichon 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 Bichon mixes

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