How long does a Golden Retriever Bulldog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).

Is a Golden Retriever 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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Golden Retriever Bulldog Mix

A Golden Retriever Bulldog mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a English Bulldog. Most grow into large dogs of 50–60 lb and live 9–11 years.

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

Weight50–60 lbcan be 40–75 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Bulldog Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix50–60 lb

English Bulldog40–50 lb

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

Moderate to very high

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

Golden Retriever vs Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Bulldog Mix	English Bulldog
Weight	55–75 lb	50–60 lb	40–50 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	18–20 in	14–15 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	9–11 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Golden Retriever Bulldog Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 50–60 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).
Does a Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever 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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Other Bulldog mixes

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