How long does a Great Dane Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Great Dane Greyhound 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 Greyhound Mix

A Great Dane Greyhound mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Greyhound. Most grow into giant dogs of 85–120 lb and live 8–12 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight85–120 lbcan be 60–175 lb

Height28–31 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Greyhound Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix85–120 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 28–31 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

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

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 Greyhound 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 Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. 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 Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	110–175 lb	85–120 lb	60–70 lb
Height	28–32 in	28–31 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Great Dane Greyhound Mix

How big does a Great Dane Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 85–120 pounds and 28–31 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 Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Great Dane Greyhound 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 Greyhound 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 Greyhound mixes

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