How long does a Great Dane Bloodhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).

Is a Great Dane Bloodhound 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 Bloodhound Mix

A Great Dane Bloodhound mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Bloodhound. Most grow into giant dogs of 95–140 lb and live 8–11 years.

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

Bloodhound, a purebred dog — BloodhoundPhoto: Mary Bloom, American Kennel Club, 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.

Weight95–140 lbcan be 80–175 lb

Height26–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Bloodhound Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix95–140 lb

Bloodhound80–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Great Dane Bloodhound 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 23–27 in for the Bloodhound.

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

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

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. The Bloodhound as friendly, independent, inquisitive. 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 Bloodhound vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Bloodhound Mix	Bloodhound
Weight	110–175 lb	95–140 lb	80–110 lb
Height	28–32 in	26–30 in	23–27 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Great Dane Bloodhound Mix

How big does a Great Dane Bloodhound Mix get?: Most grow to 95–140 pounds and 26–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 80–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Bloodhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Bloodhound (10–12 years).
Does a Great Dane Bloodhound 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 Bloodhound 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.