How long does a Dachshund Shiba Inu Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu Mix

A Dachshund Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into small dogs of 15–30 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

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

Weight15–30 lbcan be 16–32 lb

Height11–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Shiba Inu Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix15–30 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

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

Height runs 11–13 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Shiba Inu. 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 Shiba Inu low; 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 Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. 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 Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	16–32 lb	15–30 lb	17–23 lb
Height	8–9 in	11–13 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Dachshund Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 15–30 pounds and 11–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–32 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Dachshund Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu mixes

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