How long does a Dachshund Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Dachshund Whippet mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–35 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight20–35 lbcan be 16–40 lb

Height13–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Whippet Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix20–35 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 13–16 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Whippet. 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

The Dachshund rates moderate and the Whippet 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 Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	16–32 lb	20–35 lb	25–40 lb
Height	8–9 in	13–16 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Dachshund Whippet Mix

How big does a Dachshund Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 20–35 pounds and 13–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–40 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Dachshund Whippet 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 Whippet 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 Whippet mixes

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