How long does a Dachshund Rottweiler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).

Is a Dachshund Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler Mix

A Dachshund Rottweiler mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Rottweiler. Most grow into large dogs of 50–85 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight50–85 lbcan be 16–135 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dachshund Rottweiler Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix50–85 lb

Rottweiler80–135 lb

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

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 22–27 in for the Rottweiler. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Rottweiler. 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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 Rottweiler vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Rottweiler Mix	Rottweiler
Weight	16–32 lb	50–85 lb	80–135 lb
Height	8–9 in	15–18 in	22–27 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Dachshund Rottweiler Mix

How big does a Dachshund Rottweiler Mix get?: Most grow to 50–85 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–135 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Rottweiler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).
Does a Dachshund Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

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