How long does a Boxer Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Boxer Great Dane Mix easy to train?

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

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Boxer Great Dane Mix

A Boxer Great Dane mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–130 lb and live 8–11 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight80–130 lbcan be 50–175 lb

Height25–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Boxer Great Dane Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix80–130 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 25–28 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer 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

High

The Boxer rates 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 Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. 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.

Boxer vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	50–80 lb	80–130 lb	110–175 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	25–28 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	8–11 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Boxer Great Dane Mix

How big does a Boxer Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 80–130 pounds and 25–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–175 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Boxer 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 Boxer Great Dane Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boxer mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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