How long does a Great Dane Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Great Dane Catahoula 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 Catahoula Mix

A Great Dane Catahoula mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–135 lb and live 8–12 years.

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog, a purebred dog — Catahoula Leopard DogPhoto: Bugaflee, 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.

Weight80–135 lbcan be 50–175 lb

Height25–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Catahoula Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix80–135 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 25–28 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog.

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

Moderate

The Great Dane rates moderate and the Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog as loyal, independent, watchful. 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 Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	110–175 lb	80–135 lb	50–95 lb
Height	28–32 in	25–28 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	not rated
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Great Dane Catahoula Mix

How big does a Great Dane Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 80–135 pounds and 25–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Great Dane Catahoula 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 Catahoula 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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Other Catahoula mixes

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