How long does a German Shepherd Dachshund Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).

Is a German Shepherd Dachshund 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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German Shepherd Dachshund Mix

A German Shepherd Dachshund mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Dachshund. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–60 lb and live 10–13 years.

German Shepherd, a purebred dog — German ShepherdPhoto: Erick Drumss Hernández, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, 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.

Weight35–60 lbcan be 16–90 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a German Shepherd Dachshund Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix35–60 lb

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

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

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund.

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

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

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The German Shepherd rates very high and the Dachshund moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. The Dachshund as friendly, curious, spunky. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

German Shepherd vs Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Dachshund Mix	Standard Dachshund
Weight	50–90 lb	35–60 lb	16–32 lb
Height	22–26 in	15–18 in	8–9 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–13 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the German Shepherd Dachshund Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Dachshund Mix get?: Most grow to 35–60 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–90 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Dachshund Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a German Shepherd Dachshund 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 German Shepherd Dachshund 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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Other Dachshund mixes

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