How long does a Doberman Whippet Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).

Is a Doberman Whippet Mix easy to train?

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

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Doberman Whippet Mix

A Doberman Whippet mix is a cross between a Doberman and a Whippet. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 25–100 lb

Height21–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Doberman Whippet Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 21–25 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Doberman and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

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

Low to very high

The Doberman rates very high and the Whippet low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. The Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	60–100 lb	40–70 lb	25–40 lb
Height	24–28 in	21–25 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Doberman Whippet Mix

How big does a Doberman Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 21–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Doberman Whippet Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Doberman Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Doberman mixes

Other Whippet mixes

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