How long does a Great Dane Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a Great Dane Pointer 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.

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Great Dane Pointer Mix

A Great Dane Pointer mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–120 lb and live 8–11 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight80–120 lbcan be 45–175 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Pointer Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix80–120 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

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 German Shorthaired Pointer very 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	110–175 lb	80–120 lb	45–70 lb
Height	28–32 in	24–28 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Great Dane Pointer Mix

How big does a Great Dane Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 80–120 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Great Dane Pointer 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 Pointer 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.

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Other Pointer mixes

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