How long does a Great Dane Basset Hound Mix live?

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

Is a Great Dane Basset Hound Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Great Dane Basset Hound Mix

A Great Dane Basset Hound mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Basset Hound. Most grow into giant dogs of 75–120 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Basset Hound, a purebred dog — Basset HoundPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, 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.

Weight75–120 lbcan be 40–175 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Basset Hound Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix75–120 lb

Basset Hound40–65 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 13–15 in for the Basset Hound.

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 low to high

Short daily walks usually do. Watch the weight, because low-energy dogs put it on easily.

Trainability

Moderate

The Great Dane rates moderate and the Basset Hound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

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

Temperament

The Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. The Basset Hound as charming, patient, low-key. 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 Basset Hound vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Basset Hound Mix	Basset Hound
Weight	110–175 lb	75–120 lb	40–65 lb
Height	28–32 in	20–24 in	13–15 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	very low to high	very low
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Great Dane Basset Hound Mix

How big does a Great Dane Basset Hound Mix get?: Most grow to 75–120 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Basset Hound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Basset Hound (12–13 years).
Does a Great Dane Basset Hound 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 Basset Hound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Dane mixes

Other Basset Hound mixes

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