How long does a Dachshund Cane Corso Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).

Is a Dachshund Cane Corso 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 Cane Corso Mix

A Dachshund Cane Corso mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Cane Corso. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Cane Corso, a purebred dog — Cane CorsoPhoto: Topmoretta, 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.

Weight50–70 lbcan be 16–110 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dachshund Cane Corso Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Cane Corso88–110 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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

Moderate

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Cane Corso moderate; 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 Cane Corso as affectionate, intelligent, majestic. 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 Cane Corso vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Cane Corso Mix	Cane Corso
Weight	16–32 lb	50–70 lb	88–110 lb
Height	8–9 in	16–18 in	23.5–27.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–14 yr	9–12 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Dachshund Cane Corso Mix

How big does a Dachshund Cane Corso Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–110 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Cane Corso Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).
Does a Dachshund Cane Corso 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 Cane Corso 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 Cane Corso mixes

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