How long does a Golden Retriever Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Golden Retriever Pointer mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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 45–75 lb

Height21–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Pointer Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix50–70 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Golden Retriever Pointer 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 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

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

Very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the German Shorthaired Pointer very 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	55–75 lb	50–70 lb	45–70 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	21–24 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Golden Retriever Pointer Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 21–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Golden Retriever Pointer 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 Pointer mixes

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