How long does a Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pit Bull (12–16 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull Mix

A Golden Retriever Pit Bull mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Pit Bull. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, source

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

Weight50–70 lbcan be 40–75 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Pit Bull40–70 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 17–19 in for the Pit Bull.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

Moderate to very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull as confident, smart, good-natured. 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 Pit Bull vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix	Pit Bull
Weight	55–75 lb	50–70 lb	40–70 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	19–22 in	17–19 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 19–22 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 Pit Bull Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pit Bull (12–16 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull mixes

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