How long does a Dachshund Maltese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).

Is a Dachshund Maltese 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 Maltese Mix

A Dachshund Maltese mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Maltese. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 6–9 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Maltese, a purebred dog — MaltesePhoto: Maltezervereniging, Public domain, source

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

Weight6–9 lbcan be 4–11 lb

Height6–8 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Dachshund Maltese Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix6–9 lb

Maltese4–7 lb

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

Height runs 6–8 inches at the shoulder, against 5–6 in for the Miniature Dachshund and 7–9 in for the Maltese.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Maltese 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

Moderate

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

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. The Maltese as gentle, playful, charming. 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 Maltese vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Maltese Mix	Maltese
Weight	8–11 lb	6–9 lb	4–7 lb
Height	5–6 in	6–8 in	7–9 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Dachshund Maltese Mix

How big does a Dachshund Maltese Mix get?: Most grow to 6–9 pounds and 6–8 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–11 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Maltese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Maltese Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Maltese 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 Maltese 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 Maltese mixes

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