How long does a Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).

Is a Golden Retriever 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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Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix

A Golden Retriever Dachshund mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Dachshund. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–55 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Weight35–55 lbcan be 16–75 lb

Height15–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix35–55 lb

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

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

Height runs 15–16 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund.

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

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

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

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

Golden Retriever vs Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix	Standard Dachshund
Weight	55–75 lb	35–55 lb	16–32 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	15–16 in	8–9 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix get?: Most grow to 35–55 pounds and 15–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Dachshund 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 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.

Other Golden Retriever mixes

Other Dachshund mixes

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