How long does a Doberman Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Doberman 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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Doberman Pointer Mix

A Doberman Pointer mix is a cross between a Doberman and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 50–85 lb and live 10–12 years.

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, 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.

Weight50–85 lbcan be 45–100 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Doberman Pointer Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix50–85 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Doberman and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

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

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 Doberman 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 Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. 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.

Doberman vs Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	60–100 lb	50–85 lb	45–70 lb
Height	24–28 in	22–26 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Doberman Pointer Mix

How big does a Doberman Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 50–85 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Doberman Pointer 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 Doberman 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.