How long does a Lab Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Lab Greyhound 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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Lab Greyhound Mix

A Lab Greyhound mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Greyhound. Most grow into large dogs of 60–75 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight60–75 lbcan be 55–80 lb

Height24–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Greyhound Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix60–75 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 24–27 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to 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 Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Greyhound low; 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 Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. 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 Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	55–80 lb	60–75 lb	60–70 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	24–27 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Lab Greyhound Mix

How big does a Lab Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 60–75 pounds and 24–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Lab Greyhound Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Lab Greyhound 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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Other Greyhound mixes

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