How long does a Dachshund Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Dachshund Pug 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 Pug Mix

A Dachshund Pug mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Pug. Most grow into small dogs of 11–14 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight11–14 lbcan be 8–18 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Pug Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix11–14 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 5–6 in for the Miniature Dachshund and 10–13 in for the Pug.

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

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

Trainability

Moderate

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Pug moderate; 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	8–11 lb	11–14 lb	14–18 lb
Height	5–6 in	8–10 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Dachshund Pug Mix

How big does a Dachshund Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 11–14 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 8–18 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug mixes

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