How long does a Dachshund Pomeranian Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian Mix

A Dachshund Pomeranian mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Pomeranian. 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

Pomeranian, a purebred dog — PomeranianPhoto: Novoklimov, CC0, 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 3–11 lb

Height6 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Dachshund Pomeranian Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix6–9 lb

Pomeranian3–7 lb

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

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

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

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Pomeranian moderate; 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 Pomeranian as inquisitive, bold, lively. 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 Pomeranian vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Pomeranian Mix	Pomeranian
Weight	8–11 lb	6–9 lb	3–7 lb
Height	5–6 in	6 in	6–7 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Dachshund Pomeranian Mix

How big does a Dachshund Pomeranian Mix get?: Most grow to 6–9 pounds and 6 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–11 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Pomeranian Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Pomeranian (12–16 years).
Does a Dachshund Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian mixes

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