How long does a Husky Dachshund Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).

Is a Husky Dachshund 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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Husky Dachshund Mix

A Husky Dachshund mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Dachshund. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 12–15 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, 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.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 16–60 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Husky Dachshund Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

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

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky and 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund.

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

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

The Siberian Husky rates low 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 Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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.

Husky vs Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Dachshund Mix	Standard Dachshund
Weight	35–60 lb	25–45 lb	16–32 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	14–16 in	8–9 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	12–15 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Husky Dachshund Mix

How big does a Husky Dachshund Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–60 pounds.
How long does a Husky Dachshund Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a Husky 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 Husky Dachshund Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Dachshund mixes

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