How long does a Poodle Dachshund Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).

Is a Poodle 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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Poodle Dachshund Mix

A Poodle Dachshund mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Dachshund. Most grow into small dogs of 9–13 lb and live 11–17 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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.

Weight9–13 lbcan be 8–15 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–17 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Poodle Dachshund Mix get?

Miniature Poodle10–15 lb

The mix9–13 lb

Dachshund11–32 lb

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

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 10–15 in for the Miniature Poodle and 5–9 in for the Dachshund.

Size figures assume a Miniature Poodle parent, the size closest to the Dachshund. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Dachshund moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Dachshund vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Poodle	Poodle Dachshund Mix	Dachshund
Weight	10–15 lb	9–13 lb	11–32 lb
Height	10–15 in	8–10 in	5–9 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	11–17 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Poodle Dachshund Mix

How big does a Poodle Dachshund Mix get?: Most grow to 9–13 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 8–15 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Dachshund Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Dachshund (12–16 years).
Does a Poodle Dachshund Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle 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 Poodle mixes

Other Dachshund mixes

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