How long does a German Shepherd Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a German Shepherd 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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German Shepherd Pointer Mix

A German Shepherd Pointer mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 50–80 lb and live 8–11 years.

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

Weight50–80 lbcan be 45–90 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a German Shepherd Pointer Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix50–80 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

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

Very high

The German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. 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.

German Shepherd vs Pointer vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	50–90 lb	50–80 lb	45–70 lb
Height	22–26 in	22–26 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the German Shepherd Pointer Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 50–80 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–90 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd 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.