When you look at Dachshund mixes, you might feel like cuddling them and spending as much time as possible with them.
No one can blame you though, as that is what these pups are known for. The cutest Dachshund mixes will beckon you with their striking appearance, small size and playful nature.
With a steady growth in the popularity of Dachshunds, it’s no surprise that numerous breeds have been crossed with this loyal and loving breed.
From purebred Beagles and Welsh Corgis, to Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds, they have been mixed with Dachshunds to create some truly stunning dogs.
Known for their endurance, playfulness and high intelligence levels, Dachshunds are a wonderful dog to crossbreed with.
So in this article, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the best Dachshund mixes, including the protective Dachshund Lab Mix and the feisty Corgi Dachshund Mix.
But while the appearance of a purebred Dachshund is enough to put a smile on your face, there are many adorable Dachshund mixes that might be even cuter.
Here are some of the best Dachshund Mix breeds around:
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1. Dachshund Beagle Mix (Doxle)
The Doxle is a small to medium-sized mix of a Beagle and Dachshund.
These dogs can reach around 11 inches tall and weigh up to 30 pounds. The average lifespan of the Dachshund Beagle Mix is around 14 years.
These dogs vary in both coat type and color. However, their coats require regular grooming. Although they don’t require bathing unless they get very dirty, you should brush your dog several times per week to help keep their coats clean and healthy.
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Doxles make excellent family companions, but they are also suitable for older individuals as well.
Although Doxles are not as energetic as other Weiner Mix breeds, they still will need daily walks or quality playtime to help burn off any excess energy.
Despite being small in size, these dogs make great watch dogs. They tend to be highly affectionate dogs that are extremely loyal to their owners and family.
However, they require proper training since they may have a barking problem and tend to chew a lot. It is important to invest in good training courses to stop these behavioral issues early.
2. Corgi Dachshund Mix (Dorgi)
The Dorgi is a cross between a Dachshund and a Welsh Corgi.
The Corgi parent is usually a purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Although both the Corgi and the Dachshund are mostly kept as family pets, they are both come from a line of hard-working dogs.
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The Dachshund has a long history as a badger hunter while the Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s background is as a livestock herder. Moreover, both breeds make great guard dogs.
The average weight of a full grown Dorgi is around 15 to 30 pounds. They have an average lifespan of around 12 to 15 years.
3. Basset Hound Dachshund Mix (Basschshund)
Also known as a Basschshund, the Basset Hound Dachshund Mix is a cross between a Basset Hound and a Dachshund.
This breed is perfect for older couples as they don’t require a high amount of exercise but need a lot of human interaction and cuddles. This unusual mixed breed is renowned for their playful and good-natured personalities.
However, it can be difficult to predict the actual physical characteristics of your Basschshund puppy. With first-generation Dachshund mixes, it can be difficult to predict what the puppies might look like.
Some puppies may take after the Basset Hound parent, while others may resemble the Dachshund parent, and others may be the perfect combination of both.
However, the Basschshund is generally a medium-sized dog, standing between 9 and 11 inches tall and weighing around 25 to 45 pounds.
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Generally, these dogs require an average of 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity every day to remain happy and healthy. Dachshunds have tons of energy while Basset Hounds tend to be more relaxed.
Both Dachshunds and Basset Hounds are intelligent breeds, but can also be quite stubborn. Therefore, training your Basschshund can be a challenging process and owners should be consistent and patient when training their puppies.
Basschshund will adapt well in both apartments and bigger homes. Their adaptability makes them suitable for any family.
4. Dachshund Miniature Pinscher mix (Doxiepin)
The Doxiepin is a beautiful Dachshund mix that usually boasts the body of the Dachshund with the face and color of the Miniature Pinscher parent.
This small-sized dog actually has a relatively thick body given the size of both parent breeds.
They are independent, yet social and playful dogs who respond well to training and socialization.
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It is rewarding to own these dogs as they are eager to please. Exercising you Doxiepin on a regular bass is necessary to keep him happy and healthy.
They also excel in agility and herding. So giving your dog plenty of exercises to burn off his high energy is strongly recommended.
Doxiepins love their human companions, and will adapt quickly to an apartment lifestyle.
These medium-sized dogs have an average lifespan of around 12 to 14 years.
5. Dachshund Pomeranian Mix (Dameranian)
The Dameranian is a small-sized dog that is a cross between the lively Dachshund and the short-backed Pomeranian.
This hybrid is smart, loyal, friendly and playful. With this breed, you will surely love their charming personality.
The Dameranian has a number of other cute names including the Pomdach, Pom-Dach, Doxie Pom, Pomaweenie, Pomweenie, and Pom-A-Weenie.
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By crossing the Dachshund with the Pomeranian dog, you get a confident yet obedient dog that may also excel in agility training and obedience competitions.
6. Dachshund Papillon Mix (Papshund)
Dachshunds are adorable pups, but they have their cons as well. One of the most striking ones is that they tend to be shy around strangers.
However, mixing the Dachshund’s timid genes with the charming and friendly Papillon genes will produce a sweet and friendly little dog.
Papshund puppies are cute and adorable babies and require timely training and socialization to ensure they grow to be confident and friendly dogs.
Due to their moderate exercise needs and sweet personalities, Papshunds can adapt quickly to most living environments. They are a great choice for apartment dwellers and individuals, as well as families with older children.
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7. Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix (Goldenshund)
The Goldenshund is a cross between a Dachshund and a Golden Retriever.
This hybrid dog has many other names, including the Golden Dachshund, Golden Dox, Goldenweenie and the Golden Wiener. No matter the name, you will surely love the Golden Retriever Dachshund Mix.
Because of the health issues associated with producing large puppies in smaller breeds, the father is usually a Dachshund while the mother is a Golden Retriever.
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The Goldenshund is known for its loving and playful nature. Combining the calm and affectionate nature of his Golden Retriever parent with the protective and loyal nature of his Dachshund parent, the Goldenshund is a loyal and highly attentive dog.
Apart from this, little is known about the personality and temperament of the Golden Dachshund. Due to the different temperaments of Dachshunds and Golden Retrievers, it is extremely difficult to predict the temperament of the puppies.
In most cases, personality and temperament will be greatly influenced by the parent dogs and timely socialization of the puppy.
Since the parents differ in size, it is also hard to predict the size, height and weight of the Goldenweenie. Generally, these dogs stand between 10 to 23 inches high and weigh anywhere between 30 and 60 pounds.
8. Dachshund Pitbull Mix (Dox bull)
Also known as a Doxie-Pit, the Dox-bull is a cross between the Dachshund and the American Pitbull.
These dogs have an average height of around 8 to 13 inches and an average weight of around 20 to 30 pounds.
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They have a funny look with the small, short body of a Dachshund and the large head of the American Pitbull. This hybrid is also known to have unique facial markings.
This new crossbreed has an average lifespan of about 8 to 12 years.
To take proper care of your Dox-bull’s coat, you need to be brushing them at least once per week, as these pups are known to shed their coat frequently.
9. Poodle Dachshund Mix (Doxiepoo)
Dachshunds are definitely beautiful dogs, but they can be difficult to housetrain and they have moderate shedding levels. When you mix a Dachshund with the Poodle (which is hypoallergenic), you end up with the perfect apartment dog.
The Doxiepoo can live up to 15 years or even more with proper care and attention. These dogs are loving and family friendly. They also get along well with other pets once they have been properly socialized.
These dogs differ in size, depending on their parents. They have an average height of around 8 to 20 inches and can weigh anywhere between 5 and 30 pounds.
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Generally speaking, you should feed your Doxiepoo approximately one cup of high quality dog food each day.
Doxiepoos are extremely intelligent and respond well to training. However, these pups have high energy levels and must be exercised daily to stay happy and healthy.
10. Chihuahua Dachshund Mix (Chiweenie)
The Chiweenie is a cross between either the standard Dachshund and the Chihuahua, or the miniature Dachshund and the Chihuahua. They have an average lifespan of around 16 years.
Like the Doxiepoo, the Chiweenie comes in a variety of sizes. These dogs can vary from 6 to 11 inches tall and weigh around 8 to 25 pounds.
Due to their small size, it’s important to feed them one cup of high quality dog food per day to avoid weight issues.
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This crossbreed seems to acquire the body shape of his Dachshund parent with the trademark ears, eyes and tail of his Chihuahua parent.
The grooming needs for your Dachshund Chihuahua Mix will vary based on the type and length of his coat. Generally, those with longer coats will require daily brushing to help keep them clean and healthy.
This dog usually has a different personality than most other Dachshund mixes. Your Chiweenie may not get along well with small kids or other pets unless socialized well at an early age.
Since they are a small breed, they need regular exercises to burn off any excess energy.
11. Dachshund Weimaraner Mix (Daimaraner)
If you love the soulful eyes and the oversized ears of a Weimaraner, but would like a smaller dog, then the Dachshund Weimaraner Mix may be the right dog for you.
The Dachshund and the Weimaraner are two very different dog breeds, and their different personalities help to counterbalance most of their traits.
For instance, the Weimaraner is known to be clingy, but due to the Dachshund’s genes, the Daimaraner is a bit calmer when the owner is away.
12. Dachshund French Bulldog Mix (Frenshund)
The Frenshund is a cross between the feisty Dachshund and the lovely French bulldog.
Normally weighing around 15 to 25 pounds, the Frenshund can have a short or long coat that is wiry or smooth.
Also known as the French Bull Weiner, this hybrid is normally sweet with a fine disposition. These dogs are mainly social, playful and eager to please. They are also loyal to their owners and make a great addition to the right family, providing fun and entertainment.
French Bulldogs can be difficult to find, so you may want to consider a French Bulldog mixed breed like this delightful pooch.
They still display most of the excellent personality traits of the French Bulldog breed, while also offering the liveliness that Dachshunds are renowned for.
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13. Dachshund Labrador Retriever Mix (Labshund)
Labrador Retriever Dachshund mixes are some of the most beautiful dogs around. Also known as the Doxidor dog, the Labshund is a mix between a standard Dachshund and a Labrador.
This hybrid ranges from 15 to 25 inches in height and 30 to 40 pounds in weight.
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The Lab is an excellent family dog, good with kids and keen to learn. On the other hand, the Dachshund can be very stubborn. Since the Labshund is a mixed breed dog, it may be difficult to predict which parent breed will most influence your pup.
A Doxidor dog can live up to 16 years with proper care and attention.
14. Dachshund Terrier Mix (Terrishund)
As the name suggests, the Terrishund is a mix between a Terrier Dog Breed and the Dachshund. Dachshunds are known for their long noses and short legs.
Combine the Weiner dog with a Yorkie Terrier and you end up with a cue, short legged canine.
Sometimes, you might also find a mix between the Dachshund and the Silky Terrier, with a White Terrier or the Rat Terrier dog. This hybrid can be black, tan or brown in color. However, almost all Dachshunds have similar personality traits.
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The Yorkie Dachshund Mix is also known as the Dorkie while the mix of the Scottish Terrier and the Dachshund is known as the Doxie Scott.
They are a joy to be with, since they keep you busy and entertained at all times with the playful and funny antics. With good care, this dog can live up to 12 years.
15. Dalmatian Dachshund Mix (Dalmachshund)
The Dalmachshund is a crazy mix between a male Dachshund and a female Dalmatian. This cross is also sometimes known as the Dachsatian or Dalmachshund.
Due to differences in the appearance of both parents, there is a lot of variation in puppies.
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Dachshunds can weigh around 16 to 33 pounds whereas the larger Dalmatians weigh approximately 35 to 70 pounds. This puts the average weight of the Dachmation anywhere in this range.
Dachsatians are friendly dogs who get along well with people and other animals, and always enjoy cuddling on the couch. They are also known for their loyal and playful personalities.
16. Dachshund Jack Russell Mix (Dach Russell)
Also known as the Jackshund or the Dach Russell, this is a mix between the Dachshund and the Jack Russell Terrier.
Like other Weiner mixed breeds, these dogs are famous for their sassy personalities. More often than not, the Dach Russell will have a Dachshund father and a Jack Russell mother.
While this is a small dog breed, they will have a loud bark. Both the Dachshund and the Jack Russell are known for their barking tendencies, meaning that this crossbreed will enjoy barking as well.
The Jackshund has an average weight of around 15 and 17 pounds.
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Owners of Jackshunds often refer to them as ‘forever puppies’, because of their endless energy from puppyhood to adulthood.
Jackshunds adapt well to various living environments. They can get along well with kids, provided kids play well with them. These dogs can do well in both suburban and city lifestyles.
17. Husky Dachshund Mix (Dachsky)
The Dachsky is a cross between a Dachshund and a Husky. This crossbreed is known to be very courageous, independent, loyal, energetic and lively. They enjoy human company and getting plenty of attention.
Husky Dachshund Mix puppies are extremely easy to train, but they love chasing small animals.
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You should provide your dog with a high quality dog food as well as fish oil supplements to help keep them healthy and happy.
18. Great Dane Dachshund Mix (Great Dox)
The cross between the gentle Great Dane and the feisty Dachshund is an adorable and friendly dog.
There’s little information available about this crossbreed. However, you can look into both parent breeds to know more about the potential characteristics that they may inherit.
Great Dane Dachshund Mixes have short legs, a long body and a feisty personality. These dogs are brave and have plenty of energy.
Grooming needs for their short coats are quite minimal since they have moderate shedding levels.
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So there you have it – a list of the best Dachshund mixes around, along with their pictures.
Apart from the adorable Dachshund mixed breeds mentioned above, breeders have also produced mixes such as the Dachshund Pug Mix (Daug), Cocker Spaniel Dachshund Mix (Spaniel-Doxie), Dachshund Border Collie Mix (Weiner Dog Border Collie Mix), and the Dachshund Boxer Mix (Dachxer), among others.
As with other mixed breeds, these Dachshund mixes can inherit both positive and negative characteristics from either parent. As always, finding a reputable breeder is extremely important.
