How long does a Lab Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–11 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a Lab Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix

A Lab Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Newfoundland. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–115 lb and live 10–11 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight80–115 lbcan be 55–150 lb

Height24–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Lab Newfoundland Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix80–115 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

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

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

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

Moderate to 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 Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	55–80 lb	80–115 lb	100–150 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	24–26 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–11 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Lab Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 80–115 pounds and 24–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–150 pounds.
How long does a Lab Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–11 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Lab Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Lab mixes

Other Newfoundland mixes

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