How long does a Dachshund French Bulldog Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund French 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 French Bulldog Mix

A Dachshund French Bulldog mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a French Bulldog. Most grow into small dogs of 15–30 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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.

Weight15–30 lbcan be 16–32 lb

Height10–11 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund French Bulldog Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix15–30 lb

French Bulldog16–28 lb

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

Height runs 10–11 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 11–13 in for the French Bulldog.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the French 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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog as adaptable, playful, smart. 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 French Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund French Bulldog Mix	French Bulldog
Weight	16–32 lb	15–30 lb	16–28 lb
Height	8–9 in	10–11 in	11–13 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	low
Group	Hound	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund French Bulldog Mix

How big does a Dachshund French Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 15–30 pounds and 10–11 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–32 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund French Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the French Bulldog (10–12 years).
Does a Dachshund French 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 French 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 French Bulldog mixes

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