How long does a Boston Terrier Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Boston Terrier Pointer Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Boston Terrier Pointer Mix

A Boston Terrier Pointer mix is a cross between a Boston Terrier and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 10–12 years.

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight30–50 lbcan be 12–70 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boston Terrier Pointer Mix get?

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

The mix30–50 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Boston Terrier Pointer Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer. 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

Very low to high

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

Energy

Moderate to 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

Very high

The Boston Terrier rates very high and the German Shorthaired Pointer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Boston Terrier is usually described as friendly, bright, amusing. The German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Boston Terrier vs Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Boston Terrier	Boston Terrier Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	12–25 lb	30–50 lb	45–70 lb
Height	15–17 in	18–21 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	11–13 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Boston Terrier Pointer Mix

How big does a Boston Terrier Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–70 pounds.
How long does a Boston Terrier Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Boston Terrier Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boston Terrier Pointer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boston Terrier mixes

Other Pointer mixes

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