How long does a Dachshund Boxer Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Boxer Mix easy to train?

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

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Dachshund Boxer Mix

A Dachshund Boxer mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Boxer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–55 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, 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.

Weight35–55 lbcan be 16–80 lb

Height15–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Boxer Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix35–55 lb

Boxer50–80 lb

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

Height runs 15–17 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 21.5–25 in for the Boxer.

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

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

High

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Boxer 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 Boxer as bright, fun-loving, active. 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 Boxer vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Boxer Mix	Boxer
Weight	16–32 lb	35–55 lb	50–80 lb
Height	8–9 in	15–17 in	21.5–25 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Dachshund Boxer Mix

How big does a Dachshund Boxer Mix get?: Most grow to 35–55 pounds and 15–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–80 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Boxer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).
Does a Dachshund Boxer 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 Boxer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Boxer mixes

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