How long does a German Shepherd Bloodhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).

Is a German Shepherd Bloodhound 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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German Shepherd Bloodhound Mix

A German Shepherd Bloodhound mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Bloodhound. Most grow into large dogs of 65–100 lb and live 8–11 years.

German Shepherd, a purebred dog — German ShepherdPhoto: Erick Drumss Hernández, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Bloodhound, a purebred dog — BloodhoundPhoto: Mary Bloom, American Kennel Club, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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 50–110 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a German Shepherd Bloodhound Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix65–100 lb

Bloodhound80–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most German Shepherd Bloodhound 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 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 23–27 in for the Bloodhound.

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

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Low to very high

The German Shepherd rates very high and the Bloodhound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. The Bloodhound as friendly, independent, inquisitive. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

German Shepherd vs Bloodhound vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Bloodhound Mix	Bloodhound
Weight	50–90 lb	65–100 lb	80–110 lb
Height	22–26 in	22–26 in	23–27 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the German Shepherd Bloodhound Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Bloodhound Mix get?: Most grow to 65–100 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–110 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Bloodhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).
Does a German Shepherd Bloodhound 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 German Shepherd Bloodhound 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.