How long does a Dachshund Border Collie Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).

Is a Dachshund Border Collie Mix easy to train?

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

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Dachshund Border Collie Mix

A Dachshund Border Collie mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Border Collie. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, 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.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 16–55 lb

Height13–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Border Collie Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

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

Height runs 13–16 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 18–22 in for the Border Collie.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Border Collie. 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 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

Moderate to very high

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Border Collie very 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 Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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 Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Border Collie Mix	Border Collie
Weight	16–32 lb	25–45 lb	30–55 lb
Height	8–9 in	13–16 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Dachshund Border Collie Mix

How big does a Dachshund Border Collie Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 13–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–55 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Border Collie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Border Collie 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 Border Collie Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Border Collie mixes

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