How long does a Dachshund Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Dachshund Pointer mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 16–70 lb

Height14–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Pointer Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix30–50 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 14–17 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the German Shorthaired Pointer. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to very 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 to very high

The Dachshund rates moderate and the German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	16–32 lb	30–50 lb	45–70 lb
Height	8–9 in	14–17 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund Pointer Mix

How big does a Dachshund Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 14–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–70 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Dachshund Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Dachshund Pointer 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 Pointer mixes

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