How long does a Border Collie Great Dane Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Great Dane Mix

A Border Collie Great Dane mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 70–115 lb and live 10–12 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight70–115 lbcan be 30–175 lb

Height23–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Great Dane Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix70–115 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 23–27 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 28–32 in for the Great Dane. 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

Moderate

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

Energy

Very 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 Border Collie rates very high and the Great Dane moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

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

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	30–55 lb	70–115 lb	110–175 lb
Height	18–22 in	23–27 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Border Collie Great Dane Mix

How big does a Border Collie Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 70–115 pounds and 23–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–175 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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.

Other Border Collie mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.