How long does a Dachshund Cavalier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).

Is a Dachshund Cavalier 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 Cavalier Mix

A Dachshund Cavalier mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 10–14 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight10–14 lbcan be 8–18 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Cavalier Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix10–14 lb

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

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

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 5–6 in for the Miniature Dachshund and 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Size figures assume a Miniature Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as affectionate, gentle, graceful. 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 Cavalier vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Cavalier Mix	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Weight	8–11 lb	10–14 lb	13–18 lb
Height	5–6 in	8–10 in	12–13 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	low
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Dachshund Cavalier Mix

How big does a Dachshund Cavalier Mix get?: Most grow to 10–14 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 8–18 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Cavalier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier mixes

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