How long does a Lab Golden Retriever Mix live?

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

Is a Lab Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever Mix

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A Lab Golden Retriever mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Golden Retriever. Most grow into large dogs of 55–80 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, source

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

Weight55–80 lbcan be 55–80 lb

Height22–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Golden Retriever Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix55–80 lb

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

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

Height runs 22–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever.

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 Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever as friendly, intelligent, devoted. 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 Golden Retriever vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Golden Retriever Mix	Golden Retriever
Weight	55–80 lb	55–80 lb	55–75 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	22–24 in	21.5–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Lab Golden Retriever Mix

How big does a Lab Golden Retriever Mix get?: Most grow to 55–80 pounds and 22–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Golden Retriever Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Golden Retriever (10–12 years).
Does a Lab Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever 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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Other Golden Retriever mixes

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