How long does a Great Dane French Bulldog Mix live?

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

Is a Great Dane French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog Mix

A Great Dane French Bulldog mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a French Bulldog. Most grow into large dogs of 65–100 lb and live 8–11 years.

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

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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.

Weight65–100 lbcan be 16–175 lb

Height20–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Dane French Bulldog Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix65–100 lb

French Bulldog16–28 lb

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

Height runs 20–22 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 11–13 in for the French Bulldog. 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

Low to high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The Great Dane rates moderate and the French Bulldog moderate; 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 French Bulldog as adaptable, playful, smart. 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 French Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane French Bulldog Mix	French Bulldog
Weight	110–175 lb	65–100 lb	16–28 lb
Height	28–32 in	20–22 in	11–13 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	low to high	low
Group	Working	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Great Dane French Bulldog Mix

How big does a Great Dane French Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 65–100 pounds and 20–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane French Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the French Bulldog (10–12 years).
Does a Great Dane French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog mixes

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