How long does a Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix live?

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

Is a Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix

A Golden Retriever Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Newfoundland. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–110 lb and live 10–11 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, 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.

Weight80–110 lbcan be 55–150 lb

Height24–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix80–110 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

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

Height runs 24–26 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

Very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Newfoundland high; 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	55–75 lb	80–110 lb	100–150 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	24–26 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–11 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 80–110 pounds and 24–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–150 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–11 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Golden Retriever mixes

Other Newfoundland mixes

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