How long does a Dachshund Bulldog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).

Is a Dachshund Bulldog 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 Bulldog Mix

A Dachshund Bulldog mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a English Bulldog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–40 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight30–40 lbcan be 16–50 lb

Height11–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Bulldog Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix30–40 lb

English Bulldog40–50 lb

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

Height runs 11–12 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 14–15 in for the English Bulldog.

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

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

Trainability

Moderate

The Dachshund rates moderate and the English Bulldog moderate; 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 English Bulldog as friendly, courageous, calm. 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 Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Bulldog Mix	English Bulldog
Weight	16–32 lb	30–40 lb	40–50 lb
Height	8–9 in	11–12 in	14–15 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund Bulldog Mix

How big does a Dachshund Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 30–40 pounds and 11–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–50 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).
Does a Dachshund Bulldog 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 Bulldog 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 Bulldog mixes

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