How long does a German Shepherd Bulldog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).

Is a German Shepherd Bulldog Mix easy to train?

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

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German Shepherd Bulldog Mix

A German Shepherd Bulldog mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a English Bulldog. Most grow into large dogs of 45–70 lb and live 8–10 years.

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

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight45–70 lbcan be 40–90 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeLarge

How big does a German Shepherd Bulldog Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix45–70 lb

English Bulldog40–50 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 14–15 in for the English Bulldog.

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

Moderate to very high

The German Shepherd rates very high and the English Bulldog moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. The English Bulldog as friendly, courageous, calm. 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 Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Bulldog Mix	English Bulldog
Weight	50–90 lb	45–70 lb	40–50 lb
Height	22–26 in	18–20 in	14–15 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–10 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the German Shepherd Bulldog Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 45–70 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–90 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).
Does a German Shepherd Bulldog 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 Bulldog Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate 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.