How long does a Great Dane Weimaraner Mix live?

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

Is a Great Dane Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner Mix

A Great Dane Weimaraner mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Weimaraner. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–130 lb and live 8–12 years.

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

Weimaraner, a purebred dog — WeimaranerPhoto: Alexander Gratz, Public domain, source

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

Weight80–130 lbcan be 55–175 lb

Height26–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Weimaraner Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix80–130 lb

Weimaraner55–90 lb

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

Height runs 26–30 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane and 23–27 in for the Weimaraner.

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

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 Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner as friendly, fearless, obedient. 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 Weimaraner vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Weimaraner Mix	Weimaraner
Weight	110–175 lb	80–130 lb	55–90 lb
Height	28–32 in	26–30 in	23–27 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Great Dane Weimaraner Mix

How big does a Great Dane Weimaraner Mix get?: Most grow to 80–130 pounds and 26–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Weimaraner Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Weimaraner (10–13 years).
Does a Great Dane Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.