How long does a Great Dane Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Great Dane Pug 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 Pug Mix

A Great Dane Pug mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Pug. Most grow into large dogs of 60–95 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight60–95 lbcan be 14–175 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Dane Pug Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix60–95 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 10–13 in for the Pug. 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

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 Pug moderate; 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	110–175 lb	60–95 lb	14–18 lb
Height	28–32 in	19–22 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–12 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Great Dane Pug Mix

How big does a Great Dane Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 60–95 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Great Dane Pug 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 Pug 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.