How long does a Pit Bull Dachshund Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Dachshund Mix

A Pit Bull Dachshund mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Dachshund. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Weight30–50 lbcan be 16–70 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Dachshund Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

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

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund.

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

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

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

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

Pit Bull vs Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Dachshund Mix	Standard Dachshund
Weight	40–70 lb	30–50 lb	16–32 lb
Height	17–19 in	12–14 in	8–9 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Pit Bull Dachshund Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Dachshund Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Dachshund Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a Pit Bull Dachshund 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund mixes

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