How long does a Dachshund Springer Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Springer Spaniel (12–14 years).

Is a Dachshund Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel Mix

A Dachshund Springer Spaniel mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Springer Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–40 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Springer Spaniel, a purebred dog — Springer SpanielPhoto: SuviLindholm, 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.

Weight30–40 lbcan be 16–50 lb

Height14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Springer Spaniel Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix30–40 lb

Springer Spaniel40–50 lb

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

Height runs 14 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 19–20 in for the Springer Spaniel.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Springer Spaniel. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 to very high

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Springer Spaniel very high; 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 Springer Spaniel as friendly, playful, 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 Springer Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Springer Spaniel Mix	Springer Spaniel
Weight	16–32 lb	30–40 lb	40–50 lb
Height	8–9 in	14 in	19–20 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–15 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund Springer Spaniel Mix

How big does a Dachshund Springer Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 30–40 pounds and 14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–50 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Springer Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Springer Spaniel (12–14 years).
Does a Dachshund Springer Spaniel Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Dachshund Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel mixes

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