How long does a Husky Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Husky Pointer Mix easy to train?

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

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Husky Pointer Mix

A Husky Pointer mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–65 lb and live 11–13 years.

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

Weight40–65 lbcan be 35–70 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Husky Pointer Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix40–65 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky 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

Low to very high

The Siberian Husky rates low 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 Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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.

Husky vs Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	35–60 lb	40–65 lb	45–70 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	20–24 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	11–13 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Husky Pointer Mix

How big does a Husky Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 40–65 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–70 pounds.
How long does a Husky Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Husky 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 Husky Pointer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Pointer mixes

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