How long does a Lab Dachshund Mix live?

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

Is a Lab 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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Lab Dachshund Mix

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

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight35–55 lbcan be 16–80 lb

Height15–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Lab Dachshund Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix35–55 lb

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

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

Height runs 15–17 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Labrador Retriever. 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 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 Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, 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.

Lab vs Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Dachshund Mix	Standard Dachshund
Weight	55–80 lb	35–55 lb	16–32 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	15–17 in	8–9 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Lab Dachshund Mix

How big does a Lab Dachshund Mix get?: Most grow to 35–55 pounds and 15–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Dachshund Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a Lab 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 Lab 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 Lab mixes

Other Dachshund mixes

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