How long does a Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).

Is a Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Home › Pit Bull › Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix

Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix

A Pit Bull Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Basset Hound. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 12–14 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height15–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Pit Bull Basset Hound 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 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Very low to moderate

Short daily walks usually do. Watch the weight, because low-energy dogs put it on easily.

Trainability

Moderate

The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

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

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	40–65 lb
Height	17–19 in	15–17 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Group	Terrier	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 15–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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