How long does a Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).

Is a Golden Retriever 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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Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix

A Golden Retriever Bloodhound mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Bloodhound. Most grow into large dogs of 70–90 lb and live 10–12 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, 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.

Weight70–90 lbcan be 55–110 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix70–90 lb

Bloodhound80–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Golden Retriever 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 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 23–27 in for the Bloodhound.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

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

Low to very high

The Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Bloodhound vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix	Bloodhound
Weight	55–75 lb	70–90 lb	80–110 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	22–26 in	23–27 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix get?: Most grow to 70–90 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–110 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Bloodhound Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Golden Retriever 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.