How long does a Golden Retriever Vizsla Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Vizsla (12–14 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Vizsla 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 Vizsla Mix

A Golden Retriever Vizsla mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Vizsla. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 11–13 years.

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

Vizsla, a purebred dog — VizslaPhoto: Pleple2000, 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 44–75 lb

Height21–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Vizsla Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Vizsla44–60 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Golden Retriever Vizsla 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 21–24 in for the Vizsla.

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

Very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Vizsla 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 Vizsla as affectionate, gentle, energetic. 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 Vizsla vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Vizsla Mix	Vizsla
Weight	55–75 lb	50–70 lb	44–60 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	21–24 in	21–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–13 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Golden Retriever Vizsla Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Vizsla 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 44–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Vizsla Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Vizsla (12–14 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Vizsla 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 Vizsla 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 Vizsla mixes

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