How long does a Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

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

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Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix

A Dachshund Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight25–40 lbcan be 16–50 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to very 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

Very low to moderate

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Blue Heeler very 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 Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. 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 Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	16–32 lb	25–40 lb	35–50 lb
Height	8–9 in	12–14 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–50 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Dachshund Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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