How long does a Great Dane Akita Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).

Is a Great Dane Akita 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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Great Dane Akita Mix

A Great Dane Akita mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Akita. Most grow into giant dogs of 90–150 lb and live 8–12 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, 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.

Weight90–150 lbcan be 70–175 lb

Height26–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Akita Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix90–150 lb

Akita70–130 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Great Dane Akita Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 26–30 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 24–28 in for the Akita.

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

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 Great Dane rates moderate and the Akita very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to high

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. The Akita as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Great Dane vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	110–175 lb	90–150 lb	70–130 lb
Height	28–32 in	26–30 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Dane Akita Mix

How big does a Great Dane Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 90–150 pounds and 26–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Great Dane Akita 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 Great Dane Akita 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 Great Dane mixes

Other Akita mixes

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