Vizsla Dachshund Mix: A Complete Guide

Both Vizslas and Dachshunds are delightful and cute and are usually put well near the top of popular dog breed lists. Both were used for hunting, but now make excellent show or companion dogs. Despite their high energy, they do well in small apartments as long as they get plenty of exercise. 

When you mix these two breeds, you get a dog that looks like a cute and miniature version of Vizsla with a lot of the spunky goofiness of a Dachshund. These dogs aren’t commonly bred, so not much is known about them, but if you do stumble across one, you will not want to miss the opportunity to adopt one. 

Please continue reading to learn more about the Vizsla, the Dachshund, and their cute little mix, the Dachzsla.  

Vizsla, Dachzsla, and Dachshund Comparison Table

	Viszla	Dachzsla	Dachshund
Height	21-24 inches	5-21 inches	5-9 inches
Weight	44-60 pounds	11-44 pounds	11-32 pounds
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-16 years
Colors	Golden Rust Golden Red Rust Sandy Yellow	Red Rust Red Golden Rust Golden	Cream Red Wild Boar Black and cream Black and tan Blue and tan
Coat Type	Smooth with short or medium-length	Smooth with short or medium-length	Smooth with short or medium length
Affection Levels	Very loving	Very loving	Very loving
Shedding Level	Average shedding	Less shedding	Less shedding
Temperament	Very playful Average protectiveness	Pretty playful Average protectiveness	Pretty playful Pretty protective
Health Issues	Hip dysplasia Cancers Ear infections Allergies Eye issues	Obesity Patellar luxation Ear infections Spinal injuries	Obesity Patellar luxation Heart problems Ear infections Spinal injuries
Trainability	Very easy to train	Pretty easy to train	Pretty easy to train
Exercise	Very high exercise needs	Pretty high exercise needs	Average exercise needs
Friendliness to People	Pretty good with strangers	Pretty good with strangers	Pretty good with strangers
Friendliness to Dogs	Pretty good with other dogs	Pretty good with other dogs	Pretty good with other dogs
Drooling Levels	Less drooling	Less drooling	Less drooling
Mental Stimulation	Very high mental stimulation required	Pretty high mental stimulation required	Average mental stimulation required
Barking Level	Average barking	More barking	Lots of barking

About Vizslas

Vizslas are an old breed. They originated back to the Austro-Hungarian empire and have been mentioned in stories as far back as the 8th century. Their main purpose was to be hunting companions. They worked hard to track, retrieve, and take down various game animals. 

In more modern times, they are high-energy dogs that work well in various sports and competitions. Where Vizslas excel is running, as they can easily hit up to 40 miles per hour and are ranked as the 10th fastest dog in the world. 

They are still used for hunting as well. Strangely, unlike other retriever-type dogs, the Vizsla doesn’t have an undercoat. This makes them more susceptible to the cold, especially when they go into the water. 

However, despite these dogs being high energy, they work well for apartment living. As long as they get to go on walks and runs, they can usually stay calm inside the home. 

For the most part, these dogs should get anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes of exercise a day. If that is too much on certain days, doggy daycares allow them to get plenty of exercise and socialization as well. 

Vizslas are often known for their beautiful red coloration. Unfortunately, this coloring is recessive, similar to how the red hair color is recessive in humans. This unfortunately means that if Vizslas are bred with other dogs, they will not have this red color. 

Most breeders work hard to get a nice red color that is similar to rust, but shades a little lighter and darker are also fairly common. 

About Dachshunds

Dachshunds, despite their small size, are also often used to hunt. They mostly are used for things like badgers and other animals that tend to live in small tunnels like foxes and rabbits. If used in packs, some people have even managed to use them to hunt boars. 

Their name comes from badger hunting. Dach means “badger” while Hund stands for “dog”. But they now have many other names, like Wiener Dog, Sausage Dog, and even Doxie. 

In more modern times, these cute little companions are good for being friends in the home and shows, as well as their original purpose of hunting. 

There are three different types of Dachshunds, which are short-haired, long-haired, and wire-haired. There are also considered to be three different sizes, which are usually based on chest measurements. 

These dogs are a delightful breed for almost anyone, and their popularity proves it. They have been listed at or near the top of popular dog breeds since as far back as the 1950s. They were even chosen to be a mascot for the Summer Olympics in 1972. 

About Dachzslas (Vizsla Dachshund Mix)

The mix between the Dachshunds and Vizslas is very unknown. They don’t even have an assigned cute name. For this article, we have decided to name them Dachzslas.

Because they aren’t a highly desired mixed breed, at least not yet, there isn’t much known about them. However, based on the shared traits of their parents and similar mixed breeds we can make some assumptions. 

We can assume, for example, that the Dachzslas will be very smart. Both of their parents are very intelligent, making them easy to train. They will have a lot of energy as well, so while they can be easy to train, they also need a lot of exercise beforehand. 

They can also be rather stubborn and bull-headed. You have to be firm with them to stay as the pack leader and make them learn that they have to listen to you. This means you have to be very patient and consistent for them to pick things up.  They also get bored, so having treats or some other reward can motivate them. 

How Big Will My Dachzslas Be?

There is not a lot of information on this hybrid breed despite it being one of the most popular Vizsla mixes. In general, people agree that a Dachzsla will have the height and weight of a Dachshund while looking more or less like a Vizsla.

Will My Dachzsla Be Red?

Most of the time, when Vizslas breed with other dogs, they lose the bright red color that makes them very noticeable as a breed. However, when they mix with Dachshunds, they almost always keep the red color. They may be some shade of rust, red, or similar. However, they can also have patterns and other colors like gold, brown, and orange markings. 

Also, they often have dark circles around their ears, eyes, and nose, which makes them look more like Vizslas than their other parent. 

Conclusion

If you want a small version of a Vizsla that is loving and playful but is also quick to go outside and run around, then the Dachzsla might be perfect for you. 

They are smart, sprightly, and always energetic. Due to their strong and stubborn personalities, they may not be great first pets, but if you want a close companion that you never will forget, then you don’t want to pass up an opportunity to get one of these delightful mixed breeds.

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