How long does a Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix live?

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

Is a Golden Retriever 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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Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix

A Golden Retriever Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Basset Hound. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 11–12 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, 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.

Weight50–70 lbcan be 40–75 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

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

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	55–75 lb	50–70 lb	40–65 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	17–20 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–12 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	very low to very high	very low
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–12 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Basset Hound Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Golden Retriever 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.