How long does a Husky Great Dane Mix live?

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

Is a Husky Great Dane 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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Husky Great Dane Mix

A Husky Great Dane mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 70–120 lb and live 10–12 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

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

Weight70–120 lbcan be 35–175 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Husky Great Dane Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix70–120 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Husky Great Dane 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 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky and 28–32 in for the Great Dane. 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

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 Siberian Husky rates low and the Great Dane moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. The Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Husky vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	35–60 lb	70–120 lb	110–175 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	24–28 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	10–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Husky Great Dane Mix

How big does a Husky Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 70–120 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–175 pounds.
How long does a Husky Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Husky Great Dane 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 Husky Great Dane Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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