How long does a Great Dane Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a Great Dane Newfoundland Mix easy to train?

Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Great Dane Newfoundland Mix

A Great Dane Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Newfoundland. Most grow into giant dogs of 105–160 lb and live 8–10 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight105–160 lbcan be 100–175 lb

Height27–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Newfoundland Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix105–160 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

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

Height runs 27–30 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

High

The Great Dane rates moderate and the Newfoundland high; 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	110–175 lb	105–160 lb	100–150 lb
Height	28–32 in	27–30 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–10 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Dane Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Great Dane Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 105–160 pounds and 27–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 100–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Great Dane Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Dane mixes

Other Newfoundland mixes

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