How long does a Corgi Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Corgi Great Dane Mix easy to train?

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

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Corgi Great Dane Mix

A Corgi Great Dane mix is a cross between a Corgi and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 65–100 lb and live 10–12 years.

Corgi, a purebred dog — CorgiPhoto: Dog breed facts, 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.

Weight65–100 lbcan be 24–175 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Corgi Great Dane Mix get?

Corgi24–30 lb

The mix65–100 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 10–12 in for the Corgi 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.

Figures are for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the more common corgi.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

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

The Corgi rates moderate 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 Corgi is usually described as affectionate, smart, alert. 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.

Corgi vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Corgi	Corgi Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	24–30 lb	65–100 lb	110–175 lb
Height	10–12 in	19–22 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	12–13 yr	10–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Corgi Great Dane Mix

How big does a Corgi Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 65–100 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 24–175 pounds.
How long does a Corgi Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Corgi Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Corgi Great Dane Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Corgi mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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