How long does a Dachshund Bloodhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).

Is a Dachshund Bloodhound 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 Bloodhound Mix

A Dachshund Bloodhound mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Bloodhound. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Bloodhound, a purebred dog — BloodhoundPhoto: Mary Bloom, American Kennel Club, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight50–70 lbcan be 16–110 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dachshund Bloodhound Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Bloodhound80–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Dachshund Bloodhound 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 in for the Bloodhound. 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 Bloodhound. 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

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Bloodhound low; 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 Bloodhound as friendly, independent, inquisitive. 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 Bloodhound vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Bloodhound Mix	Bloodhound
Weight	16–32 lb	50–70 lb	80–110 lb
Height	8–9 in	16–18 in	23–27 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Dachshund Bloodhound Mix

How big does a Dachshund Bloodhound Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–110 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Bloodhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).
Does a Dachshund Bloodhound 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 Bloodhound 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 Bloodhound mixes

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