How long does a Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Great Dane 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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Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix

A Australian Shepherd Great Dane mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 75–120 lb and live 10–12 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight75–120 lbcan be 40–175 lb

Height23–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix75–120 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 23–28 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 28–32 in for the Great Dane.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Great Dane moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	40–65 lb	75–120 lb	110–175 lb
Height	18–23 in	23–28 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 75–120 pounds and 23–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–175 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Australian Shepherd Great Dane 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.