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Great Dane Doberman Mix

A Great Dane Doberman mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Doberman. Most grow into giant dogs of 85–140 lb and live 8–11 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog
Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source
Doberman, a purebred dog
DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

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

Weight85–140 lbcan be 60–175 lb
Height26–30 inat the shoulder
Lifespan8–11 years
SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Doberman Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb
The mix85–140 lb
Doberman60–100 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Great Dane Doberman 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 24–28 in for the Doberman.

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
Moderate to very high

The Great Dane rates moderate and the Doberman very high; 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 Doberman as loyal, fearless, alert. 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 Doberman vs the mix

TraitGreat DaneGreat Dane Doberman MixDoberman
Weight110–175 lb85–140 lb60–100 lb
Height28–32 in26–30 in24–28 in
Lifespan7–10 yr8–11 yr10–12 yr
Sheddingmoderatehighhigh
Energyhighvery highvery high
GroupWorkingmixedWorking

Questions about the Great Dane Doberman Mix

How big does a Great Dane Doberman Mix get?
Most grow to 85–140 pounds and 26–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 60–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Doberman Mix live?
A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Great Dane Doberman 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 Doberman Mix easy to train?
Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Dane mixes

Other Doberman mixes

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