How long does a Dachshund Papillon Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Papillon Mix easy to train?

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

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Dachshund Papillon Mix

A Dachshund Papillon mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Papillon. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 6–10 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Papillon, a purebred dog — PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, 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.

Weight6–10 lbcan be 5–11 lb

Height6–8 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Dachshund Papillon Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix6–10 lb

Papillon5–10 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Dachshund Papillon 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 8–11 in for the Papillon.

Size figures assume a Miniature Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Papillon. 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

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Papillon very high; 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 Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. 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 Papillon vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Papillon Mix	Papillon
Weight	8–11 lb	6–10 lb	5–10 lb
Height	5–6 in	6–8 in	8–11 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Dachshund Papillon Mix

How big does a Dachshund Papillon Mix get?: Most grow to 6–10 pounds and 6–8 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 5–11 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Papillon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
Does a Dachshund Papillon 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 Papillon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Dachshund mixes

Other Papillon mixes

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