How long does a Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Shih Tzu (10–18 years).

Is a Dachshund Shih Tzu 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 Shih Tzu Mix

A Dachshund Shih Tzu mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Shih Tzu. Most grow into small dogs of 8–14 lb and live 11–17 years.

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

Shih Tzu, a purebred dog — Shih TzuPhoto: danny O., CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight8–14 lbcan be 8–16 lb

Height7–8 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–17 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix get?

Miniature Dachshund8–11 lb

The mix8–14 lb

Shih Tzu9–16 lb

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

Height runs 7–8 inches at the shoulder, against 5–6 in for the Miniature Dachshund and 9–10.5 in for the Shih Tzu.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Shih Tzu 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

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Shih Tzu moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. The Shih Tzu as affectionate, playful, outgoing. 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 Shih Tzu vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Dachshund	Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix	Shih Tzu
Weight	8–11 lb	8–14 lb	9–16 lb
Height	5–6 in	7–8 in	9–10.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–17 yr	10–18 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix

How big does a Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix get?: Most grow to 8–14 pounds and 7–8 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 8–16 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Shih Tzu (10–18 years).
Does a Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Shih Tzu 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 Shih Tzu 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 Shih Tzu mixes

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