How long does a Lab Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Lab Great Dane 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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Lab Great Dane Mix

A Lab Great Dane mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–130 lb and live 8–11 years.

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

Weight80–130 lbcan be 55–175 lb

Height25–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Lab Great Dane Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix80–130 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 25–28 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 28–32 in for the Great Dane.

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

Moderate to very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, 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.

Lab vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	55–80 lb	80–130 lb	110–175 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	25–28 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	8–11 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Great Dane Mix

How big does a Lab Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 80–130 pounds and 25–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–175 pounds.
How long does a Lab Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Lab Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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.