How long does a Golden Retriever Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Pug 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 Pug Mix

A Golden Retriever Pug mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Pug. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–45 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight35–45 lbcan be 14–75 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Golden Retriever Pug Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix35–45 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 10–13 in for the Pug. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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

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 Pug 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	55–75 lb	35–45 lb	14–18 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	16–18 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	12–14 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Golden Retriever Pug Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 35–45 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug mixes

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