How long does a Golden Retriever Husky Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Siberian Husky (12–14 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Husky 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 Husky Mix

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A Golden Retriever Husky mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Siberian Husky. Most grow into large dogs of 45–70 lb and live 11–13 years.

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

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, 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.

Weight45–70 lbcan be 35–75 lb

Height21–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Husky Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix45–70 lb

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

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

Height runs 21–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky.

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

Low to very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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 Husky vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Husky Mix	Siberian Husky
Weight	55–75 lb	45–70 lb	35–60 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	21–24 in	20–23.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–13 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Golden Retriever Husky Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Husky Mix get?: Most grow to 45–70 pounds and 21–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Husky Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Siberian Husky (12–14 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Husky 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 Husky 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.