How long does a Dachshund Havanese Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Havanese Mix easy to train?

Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Dachshund Havanese Mix

A Dachshund Havanese mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Havanese. Most grow into small dogs of 8–12 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Havanese, a purebred dog — HavanesePhoto: QHuge, CC BY 4.0, source

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

Weight8–12 lbcan be 7–13 lb

Height7–9 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Havanese Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix8–12 lb

Havanese7–13 lb

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

Height runs 7–9 inches at the shoulder, against 5–6 in for the Miniature Dachshund and 8.5–11.5 in for the Havanese.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Havanese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

High

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Havanese high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. The Havanese as intelligent, outgoing, funny. 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 Havanese vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Havanese Mix	Havanese
Weight	8–11 lb	8–12 lb	7–13 lb
Height	5–6 in	7–9 in	8.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Dachshund Havanese Mix

How big does a Dachshund Havanese Mix get?: Most grow to 8–12 pounds and 7–9 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 7–13 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Havanese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).
Does a Dachshund Havanese Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Havanese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Dachshund Havanese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Havanese mixes

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