How long does a Golden Retriever Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Great Dane 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 Great Dane Mix

A Golden Retriever Great Dane mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–125 lb and live 8–11 years.

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

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

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

Weight80–125 lbcan be 55–175 lb

Height25–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Golden Retriever Great Dane Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix80–125 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Golden Retriever Great Dane Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 25–28 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 28–32 in for the Great Dane.

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

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 Great Dane moderate; 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 Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. 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 Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	55–75 lb	80–125 lb	110–175 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	25–28 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	8–11 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Golden Retriever Great Dane Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 80–125 pounds and 25–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–175 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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.

Other Golden Retriever mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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