How long does a Dachshund Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Dachshund Greyhound 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 Greyhound Mix

A Dachshund Greyhound mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Greyhound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–50 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight40–50 lbcan be 16–70 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Greyhound Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix40–50 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Dachshund Greyhound 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 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Greyhound. 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 Greyhound low; 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 Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. 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 Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	16–32 lb	40–50 lb	60–70 lb
Height	8–9 in	18–20 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Dachshund Greyhound Mix

How big does a Dachshund Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 40–50 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–70 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Dachshund Greyhound 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 Greyhound 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 Greyhound mixes

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