How long does a Great Dane Malamute Mix live?

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

Is a Great Dane Malamute 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 Malamute Mix

A Great Dane Malamute mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Alaskan Malamute. Most grow into giant dogs of 90–130 lb and live 8–12 years.

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

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight90–130 lbcan be 75–175 lb

Height26–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Malamute Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix90–130 lb

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

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

Height runs 26–28 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute.

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 Alaskan Malamute low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. The Alaskan Malamute as affectionate, loyal, playful. 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 Malamute vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Malamute Mix	Alaskan Malamute
Weight	110–175 lb	90–130 lb	75–85 lb
Height	28–32 in	26–28 in	23–25 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Dane Malamute Mix

How big does a Great Dane Malamute Mix get?: Most grow to 90–130 pounds and 26–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 75–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Malamute Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).
Does a Great Dane Malamute 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 Malamute 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 Malamute mixes

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