How long does a Dachshund Schnauzer Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer Mix

A Dachshund Schnauzer mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Schnauzer. Most grow into small dogs of 10–16 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Schnauzer, a purebred dog — SchnauzerPhoto: Zorik07, 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.

Weight10–16 lbcan be 8–20 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Schnauzer Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix10–16 lb

Schnauzer11–20 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Dachshund Schnauzer 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 12–14 in for the Schnauzer.

Size figures assume a Miniature Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Schnauzer. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

Figures are for the Miniature Schnauzer, the size most mixes come from.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Schnauzer has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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 Schnauzer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. The Schnauzer as friendly, smart, obedient. 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 Schnauzer vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Schnauzer Mix	Schnauzer
Weight	8–11 lb	10–16 lb	11–20 lb
Height	5–6 in	8–10 in	12–14 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Dachshund Schnauzer Mix

How big does a Dachshund Schnauzer Mix get?: Most grow to 10–16 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 8–20 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Schnauzer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Schnauzer (12–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Schnauzer Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Schnauzer has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Dachshund Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer mixes

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