How long does a Great Dane Dalmatian Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).

Is a Great Dane Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian Mix

A Great Dane Dalmatian mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Dalmatian. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–120 lb and live 9–12 years.

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

Dalmatian, a purebred dog — DalmatianPhoto: Desaix83, d'après le travail de Le dalmatien, 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.

Weight80–120 lbcan be 45–175 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Dalmatian Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix80–120 lb

Dalmatian45–70 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 19–24 in for the Dalmatian.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate to very high

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 Dalmatian moderate; 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 Dalmatian as dignified, smart, outgoing. 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 Dalmatian vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Dalmatian Mix	Dalmatian
Weight	110–175 lb	80–120 lb	45–70 lb
Height	28–32 in	24–28 in	19–24 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	9–12 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Great Dane Dalmatian Mix

How big does a Great Dane Dalmatian Mix get?: Most grow to 80–120 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Dalmatian Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).
Does a Great Dane Dalmatian Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Great Dane Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian mixes

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