How long does a Doberman Basset Hound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–12 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).

Is a Doberman Basset Hound Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Doberman Basset Hound Mix

A Doberman Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Doberman and a Basset Hound. Most grow into large dogs of 50–80 lb and live 11–12 years.

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

Basset Hound, a purebred dog — Basset HoundPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, 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.

Weight50–80 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Doberman Basset Hound Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix50–80 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Doberman and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Very low to very high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Low to very high

The Doberman rates very high and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. The Basset Hound as charming, patient, low-key. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Doberman vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	60–100 lb	50–80 lb	40–65 lb
Height	24–28 in	18–22 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–12 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	very low to very high	very low
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Doberman Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Doberman Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 50–80 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–12 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Doberman Basset Hound Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Doberman Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Doberman mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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