Doxie-Pit

20-30 lbs
8-13"
United States
Dachshund
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pitwee, Dox-Bull, Bull-Dach, Doxiebull, Doxbull

Not much is known yet about the Doxie-Pit, which is a hybrid mix between the American Pitbull Terrier and the Dachshund. The American PitBull Terrier brings the height and the weight while the Dachshund adds a short-legged, elongated body type. This breed’s high intelligence and loyal nature require a seasoned dog owner who can devote time and love to training with firm, yet gentle hand. The Dixie-Pit is somewhat of an oddity in appearance, having the large head of a Pitbull and the body of a Dachshund, but despite their odd appearance, these hybrids are adorable and loving companions.

purpose Purpose
Companion
history Date of Origin
2000s
ancestry Ancestry
American Pit Bull Terrier, Dachshund

Doxie-Pit Health

Average Size
Male Doxie-Pit size stats
Height: 8-13 inches Weight: 20-30 lbs
Female Doxie-Pit size stats
Height: 8-13 inches Weight: 20-30 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Minor Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Demodicosis
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypothyroidism
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy
  • Distichiasis
Occasional Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Physical Examination
  • Radiographs

Doxie-Pit Breed History

The Doxie-Pit is a modern designer breed that first gained notoriety around 2015 with a Doxie-Pit named Rami who was available for adoption. The odd looks of the Doxie-Pit sparked curiosity in the hybrid but little else is known on this mix. Owners should review the histories, personality traits, and potential health risks of both breeds to better understand their Doxie-Pit’s potential disposition. Known to be a keen hunter, the Dachshund hails from Germany and served his purpose well in both England and Germany in the 1800's. Bred to have powerful legs for digging his way into animal dens, this canine usually hunted in a pack. Not so popular in the United States until after the World Wars, the Dachshund did make his way to North America eventually, where they became popular family companions. They are also favored in Australia, India, France and Holland. The American Pitbull Terrier has a long history with a sad beginning. The American Pitbull Terrier also shares its name with the American Staffordshire Terrier that was a bull-baiting, pit fighting dog crossed between the Old English Bull and Terrier and the English Terrier to create a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The breed was imported to the United States in the 19th Century for pit fighting and bred to out-weigh its English Staffordshire cousin over time. The American Kennel Club first recognized the American Staffordshire Terrier in 1936. Though blood sports have long been banned in the United States, these loyal and loving dogs are still forced into illegal blood sporting and have gained poor reputations because of the cruelty. Despite their reputation, these dogs are highly loyal, affectionate, and make for excellent family dogs.

Doxie-Pit Breed Appearance

The Doxie-Pit is a strange mix between the American Pitbull Terrier and the Dachshund. The American Pitbull Terrier is seen in all colors, but the resulting hybrid is most often a dual-color combination with white. Many times, Doxie-Pits will have distinctive facial markings, such as eye patches or markings above the eyes. The Doxie-Pit’s head is large and broad with ears smaller than a Dachshund. The muzzle is medium length and slightly shorter than the head. Dark eyes are set low and apart. The head of a Doxie-Pit is unmistakably that of a Pitbull whereas the body is that of a Dachshund with short legs and an elongated body. The skin on a Doxie-Pit is tight, and the hair is short and hard displaying this hybrid’s powerful muscle structure. The tail on a Doxie-Pit is set low but carried above the level of back when active.

Eye Color Possibilities
brown Doxie-Pit eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Doxie-Pit nose
Black
brown Doxie-Pit nose
Brown
Coat Color Possibilities
fawn Doxie-Pit coat
Fawn
brown Doxie-Pit coat
Brown
brindle Doxie-Pit coat
Brindle
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Doxie-Pit straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Doxie-Pit Breed Maintenance

Despite the Doxie-Pit’s short, hard coat, this hybrid is known to moderately shed. Brushing the Doxie-Pit once a week will significantly help remove dead and loose hair from the coat and keep the coat looking and smelling its best. All dogs need their teeth brushed to keep the tartar from building up, and the Doxie-Pit should have his teeth brushed at least twice a week. Proper dental hygiene will also help prevent tooth and gum decay and bacterial infections. While brushing your Doxie-Pit’s coat and teeth, also check his ears and use a veterinarian approved solution to gently remove any dirt, wax, or debris from your dog’s ears. Only bathe your Doxie-Pit when necessary, and most times, a room temperature cloth applied after brushing will help keep your Doxie-Pit clean. The American Pitbull Terrier’s skin is very sensitive, so keeping a healthy, clean cost is important.

Brushes for Doxie-Pit
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Comb
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Doxie-Pit requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Doxie-Pit Temperament

The Doxie-Pit is a feisty, people loving dog. Wherever their people are the Doxie-Pit wants to be as well. The Doxie-Pit gets its people loving traits from its American Pitbull Terrier parent. When it comes to children, the Doxie-Pit has patience and high energy for running around and playing but prevent children and adults from rough play, teasing, or tail pulling. The Doxie-Pit is a social dog who will often greet strangers with energy. Be careful with people who are timid or fearful of dogs since this breed is sensitive to human emotion. The Doxie-Pit comes from two purebred dogs who may be aggressive towards other dogs and animals. Proper socialization and training at early ages will help the Doxie-Pit better acquaint itself with other animals. Though the Dachshund is a sedate dog, the Doxie-Pit has high energy with moderate to high-intensity exercise needs. Additionally, this hybrid can be stubborn making him more difficult to train. The Doxie-Pit needs firm, confident, and calm training from a well-seasoned dog owner and is not well suited to novice dog owners.

Doxie-Pit Activity Requirements

The Doxie-Pit is a very active hybrid and gains most of its high energy from its high intensity American Pitbull Terrier parent who is active in bursts of energy. The Dachshund parent will calm the energy levels slightly, but a fenced in yard or a dog park are daily requirements for this breed who needs to run off some of his energy. If exercised regularly, the Doxie-Pit can adapt well to apartment living but don’t leave him alone for long. The Doxie-Pit does not tolerate being left alone and will develop destructive behaviors if not properly exercised and stimulated. The Doxie-Pit loves to play tug rope in addition to running. Training can be difficult since both parent breeds have stubborn streaks. Incorporating task-oriented training and exercise with your Doxie-Pit will feel more like playtime, and he will respond much better to training. The Doxie-Pit is an all-weather dog as well but does slightly better in warmer climates than in cooler ones.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
11 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
120 minutes
activity minutes

Doxie-Pit Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.20 - $1.40
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$34.00 - $35.00
food bag monthly cost

Doxie-Pit Owner Experiences

Mariana
3 Months
3 People
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Pay around in the backyard she has a doggie door
She so adorable pub. Very active but also loves her napping times with me and snuggles up. And she's a chewer. Chews on my shoes socks. Takes them out in the living room. Oh yes she has her toys too. She's very bonded to me and smart. Love her she perfect
6 years, 11 months ago
Ollie
11 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
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Friendliness
Energy
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Pastimes
Playing fetch
going for walks
Cuddles
Going to the dog park
Chase
sleeping in
chewing on toys
I honestly can't imagine a better dog. Our Ollie girl loves to play and has tons of personality. She's very sassy and loves to talk. She is stubborn, but has been easy enough to train. She does as she's told, she just might back talk while she's doing it. And as much as she likes to play and run and socialize with other dogs, she very much likes to cuddle and nap. She seems to pretty much be okay with whatever level of activity we are whether that's sleeping in and cuddling on the couch all day or going outside to play all day. All around, a pretty fantastic and sweet dog.
6 years, 7 months ago
Nylah
4 Years
2 People
House
Health
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Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Go to Park
Frisbee
Fetch
swimming
Cuddleing
Dog Parks
Laying in the sun
Nylah has been the greatest dog we have ever had! She is so sweet and loving. She loves to play fetch with her frisbee or throw a ball into the pool for her. She's been nothing but perfect, she is gentle with babies and toddlers. Lets them crawl all over her and pull her ears and tail with no issues (always supervised!). She does great with other dogs as well! We love her so much!
6 years, 3 months ago
Copper
4 Years
2 People
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He was a rescue in 2014 and has been awesome. He is very smart and affectionate. Does not like being on leash but loves going for walks, although he pulls. Does well with children, however seems unsure at times and relies on feed back on how he is doing. Very protective. Loves to cuddle.
6 years, 1 month ago
Datsun
2 Months
4 People
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Datsun was given to me at 5 weeks old. She was an outside puppy and so sweet. She does not like to be left alone in a room and she loves to lay in your lap and sleep. She is the sweetest thing. She loves my kids and has my husband wrapped around her little paw.
6 years ago
Jo jo
4 Years
3 People
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We rescued Jo jo last Christmas from death row. She is the sweetest, most loyal, loving dog I have ever had or met. She stares at me intently like I am her world! She’s stubborn but she does listen well. She doesn’t like change but as long as she can snuggle me she gets over it quickly. We have to be sure to exercise her lazy butt daily because she gains weight quickly when we don’t. She sits on her butt like a chipmunk with her front paws up and can just balance there for as long as she wants - it’s the cutest thing ever! She is also very talkative; constantly making cute little noises if she needs or wants something. The first time I heard her growl it scared me because it’s so guttural but I quickly figured out that she just sounds like that wheather she’s playing, talking, or protecting us while camping. She’s extremely protective and great on camping trips - though she hates the cold and the rain. I’ve had many different breeds but this is the one for me <3 I recommend this breed to active families who have experience training dogs properly and gently and who love to snuggle their pups!
6 years ago
Dug Do Not Resuscitate
1 Year
2 People
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Dug is stubborn but super cool and affectionate. Some problems with this breed because of the energy of the pit and the back of a dachshund. He is such a sweet and sensitive boy, rarely barks unless there are cats or squirrels around! Chews alot if left alone and rings a bell to go outside! He is the best Dug! He has Bully jaws and long wiry hair, short legs, long body and muscular legs! He's sometimes drags his front paws from back injury but it doesnt slow him down. I wouldn't recommend making thisbreed on purpose because of the back issues. He jumps around like a pitbull shaking his toys and is very long! Not a great combo..need work.
5 years, 6 months ago
Whiskey Adams Risenhoover (WAR)
6 Years
3 People
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Energy
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Playing
Cuddling!!
Sleeping
I love to run around our field and hide from him!
Eating Snacks
Sharing Food
Running
Relaxing
Whiskey originally became a part of my “family” from my dad. My dad soon left and I took care of him so he quickly became my dog. I am one to have asthma attacks and panic attacks often. I started noticing that if I wasn’t breathing at a normal pace and start shaking (signs of my panic attacks) he would come lay next to me with his paws on my chest. After a while he continued to teach himself the signs of when I’m having an asthma attack or panic attack to the point I now don’t go anywhere without him because he knows EXACTLY what to do when i can’t breathe or am shaking. He is such an amazing dog. He’s taught himself so much without me training him. (We got him when he was first born so no one had trained him previously) he taught himself to sit, get up on his hind legs and just sit like that, he’s potty trained himself (I just laid the puppy pad down and he got the hang of it after the first few days). If it weren’t for him I wouldn’t be where I am now. He is the sweetest dog I’ve ever had. We cuddle all the time (especially after he eats) he enjoys me rubbing his tummy after he’s full. He rarely lays normal. He is ALWAYS laying like a human does (on their back). Over all, my experience with my Doxie pitt has been the most amazing experience ever. Are they all like this?
5 years, 6 months ago
Sunshine
6 Years
2 People
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Walking
Tug-of-war
Fetch
Hide & Seek
Dog Parks
Driving
Running
She had never lived in a house when I adopted her from the SPCA. She had been hit by a car and the SPCA took her rear left leg off. I got her 3 days later. The first couple of months were tricky. She was about 3 yrs old and she was house broken and leash trained in 2 months. I worked full time and lived alone or it would have been sooner. Now she comes and tells me when it is time to go out, time to eat and time to walk. She swims at the beach and sleeps in my bed. She is my best friend. Snuggles anytime but if I am down she brings me a toy to play with. She will badger a dog or person into playing with her. Even dogs that don't normally play. She behaves differently with puppies than grown dogs and children vs adults. She is also gentle with the sick or elderly. I have found good reason to trust her if she wants nothing to do with a person or animal as well. Minimal health issues but I make sure to watch her weight.
4 years, 4 months ago
Ryder
8 Months
4 People
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Playdate
Walk
Run
Play
Nap
Fetch
We adopted Ryder at 8 weeks. He has been easy to train but can be stubborn at times. He was housebroken in 1-2 days but if another dog comes to visit & does their business in the house he will do his there too, asserting his dominance. He is very loyal but has separation anxiety when he isn’t with me. He doesn’t tear anything up too often, but we do give him stuffed animals that he can rip into so I’m not sure if that helps to prevent him from being destructive. He is very skiddish when it comes to sounds, very protective if he thinks it’s an intruder but scared of any loud noises, thunder, children screaming etc. He is very sociable & loves to play with other dogs & humans. He gets jealous very easily & will hold a grudge. He is very affectionate & likes to sleep either cuddled up with me or laying his head on me. Very smart & great at tracking.
4 years, 2 months ago
Rowdie
3 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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snuggling
tug-a-war
Run
All of the above
Then it's nap time
Eating Snacks
he is awesome, he is protective over me( mom). he smart and witty sometimes he talks.
3 years, 11 months ago
Blits
8 Months
5 People
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He chews up everything when i am going to work ... he is and energized monster he always wants to play but i love that ...
3 years, 10 months ago
Rowdie
3 Years
1 People
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They gave separation anxiety when I go to leave a howl like as if I'm never coming back and when I come back they're all excited
3 years, 10 months ago
Cooper
6 Years
2 People
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Copper is only 1/4 doxie but has all the sweet of a typical doxie bull. He is smart about learning what it is you want of him except when it comes to walking on leash, he pulls. He is so silly running around the backyard with his tongue hanging out and panting. We throw a rubber chuck it ball for him, however we are careful not to have him leaping in the air (he already had a muscle injury to his back doing this, he couldn't lift his head without crying). Having a dog with both energy and a weirdly shaped body can cause easy injury, so be careful throwing a ball. I desensitized him to children by having him stand outside a local daycare that had children being noisy and busy, I did not allow him to bark or growl at the children, it worked. He plays keep away and fetch with our grandson who is 3. Sleeps with us most nights, my spouse is a push over. Only problem is that he has a piercing bark and alerts are startling from him. We so love him.
3 years, 8 months ago
Speedwagon
2 Years
4 People
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Walking
Running
He is very suspicious of new people. He is extremely protective of his family. He learns very quickly but does not always obey quickly. He loves his family and is very loyal. He has alot of energy and can run for long periods of time. We adore him, blow raspberries on his belly, take him on vacation with us... He is an awesome companion.
3 years, 6 months ago
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