How long does a German Shepherd Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a German Shepherd Newfoundland 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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German Shepherd Newfoundland Mix

A German Shepherd Newfoundland mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Newfoundland. Most grow into giant dogs of 75–120 lb and live 8–10 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, 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.

Weight75–120 lbcan be 50–150 lb

Height24–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a German Shepherd Newfoundland Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix75–120 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

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

Height runs 24–27 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

Very high

The German Shepherd rates very high and the Newfoundland high; 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	50–90 lb	75–120 lb	100–150 lb
Height	22–26 in	24–27 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–10 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the German Shepherd Newfoundland Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 75–120 pounds and 24–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–150 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a German Shepherd Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other German Shepherd mixes

Other Newfoundland mixes

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