How long does a Dachshund Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Dachshund Great Dane 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 Great Dane Mix

A Dachshund Great Dane mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 65–105 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

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

Weight65–105 lbcan be 16–175 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dachshund Great Dane Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix65–105 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 28–32 in for the Great Dane. 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 Great Dane. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. 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 Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	16–32 lb	65–105 lb	110–175 lb
Height	8–9 in	18–20 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Dachshund Great Dane Mix

How big does a Dachshund Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 65–105 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–175 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Dachshund Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Dachshund Great Dane 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 Great Dane mixes

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