How long does a Dachshund Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Dachshund Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier Mix

A Dachshund Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into small dogs of 15–30 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight15–30 lbcan be 12–32 lb

Height12–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Boston Terrier Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix15–30 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 12–13 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 to very high

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Boston Terrier very high; 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 Boston Terrier as friendly, bright, amusing. 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 Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	16–32 lb	15–30 lb	12–25 lb
Height	8–9 in	12–13 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Dachshund Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 15–30 pounds and 12–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–32 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Dachshund Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Dachshund Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier mixes

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