How long does a Golden Retriever Malamute Mix live?

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

Is a Golden Retriever Malamute 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 Malamute Mix

A Golden Retriever Malamute mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Alaskan Malamute. Most grow into large dogs of 65–80 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight65–80 lbcan be 55–85 lb

Height22–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Malamute Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix65–80 lb

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

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

Height runs 22–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute.

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 Alaskan Malamute low; 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 Alaskan Malamute as affectionate, loyal, playful. 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 Malamute vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Malamute Mix	Alaskan Malamute
Weight	55–75 lb	65–80 lb	75–85 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	22–24 in	23–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Golden Retriever Malamute Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Malamute Mix get?: Most grow to 65–80 pounds and 22–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–85 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Malamute Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Malamute 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 Malamute 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.

Other Golden Retriever mixes

Other Malamute mixes

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