How long does a Pug Basset Hound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).

Is a Pug Basset Hound 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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Pug Basset Hound Mix

A Pug Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Pug and a Basset Hound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–14 years.

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 14–65 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pug Basset Hound Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Pug Basset Hound 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 10–13 in for the Pug and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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

Very low to moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate

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

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. 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.

Pug vs Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	14–18 lb	25–40 lb	40–65 lb
Height	10–13 in	12–14 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–14 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Group	Toy	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Pug Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Pug Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–65 pounds.
How long does a Pug Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Pug Basset Hound 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 Pug Basset Hound 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.