How long does a Lab Doberman Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).

Is a Lab Doberman Mix easy to train?

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

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Lab Doberman Mix

A Lab Doberman mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Doberman. Most grow into large dogs of 60–90 lb and live 10–12 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

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

Weight60–90 lbcan be 55–100 lb

Height23–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Doberman Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix60–90 lb

Doberman60–100 lb

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

Height runs 23–26 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 24–28 in for the Doberman.

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

Very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Doberman very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. The Doberman as loyal, fearless, alert. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Lab vs Doberman vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Doberman Mix	Doberman
Weight	55–80 lb	60–90 lb	60–100 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	23–26 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Doberman Mix

How big does a Lab Doberman Mix get?: Most grow to 60–90 pounds and 23–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–100 pounds.
How long does a Lab Doberman Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Lab Doberman 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 Lab Doberman Mix easy to train?: Trainability is 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.