How long does a Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

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

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Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix

A Great Dane Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into large dogs of 70–110 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight70–110 lbcan be 35–175 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix70–110 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler. 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

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 low to moderate

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

Grooming

Very 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 Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. 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 Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	110–175 lb	70–110 lb	35–50 lb
Height	28–32 in	22–26 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–13 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 70–110 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Great Dane Blue Heeler 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 Great Dane Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Dane mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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