How long does a Dachshund Corgi Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Corgi 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 Corgi Mix

A Dachshund Corgi mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Corgi. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Corgi, a purebred dog — CorgiPhoto: Dog breed facts, 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.

Weight20–30 lbcan be 16–32 lb

Height9–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Corgi Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix20–30 lb

Corgi24–30 lb

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

Height runs 9–10 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 10–12 in for the Corgi.

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

Figures are for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the more common corgi.

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

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 Corgi 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 Corgi as affectionate, smart, alert. 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 Corgi vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Corgi Mix	Corgi
Weight	16–32 lb	20–30 lb	24–30 lb
Height	8–9 in	9–10 in	10–12 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Dachshund Corgi Mix

How big does a Dachshund Corgi Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 9–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–32 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Corgi Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Corgi (12–13 years).
Does a Dachshund Corgi 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 Corgi 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 Corgi mixes

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