How long does a German Shepherd Poodle Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–14 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).

Is a German Shepherd Poodle 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 Poodle Mix

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A German Shepherd Poodle mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Poodle. Most grow into large dogs of 45–80 lb and live 8–14 years.

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

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight45–80 lbcan be 40–90 lb

Height20–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a German Shepherd Poodle Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix45–80 lb

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

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

Height runs 20–25 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the German Shepherd. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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 Poodle very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. The Poodle as active, proud, very smart. 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 Poodle vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Poodle Mix	Standard Poodle
Weight	50–90 lb	45–80 lb	40–70 lb
Height	22–26 in	20–25 in	18–24 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–14 yr	10–18 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the German Shepherd Poodle Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Poodle Mix get?: Most grow to 45–80 pounds and 20–25 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 Poodle Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–14 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).
Does a German Shepherd Poodle Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a German Shepherd Poodle 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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Other Poodle mixes

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