How long does a Lab Pit Bull Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pit Bull (12–16 years).

Is a Lab Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull Mix

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A Lab Pit Bull mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Pit Bull. Most grow into large dogs of 50–75 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, source

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

Weight50–75 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Pit Bull Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix50–75 lb

Pit Bull40–70 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 17–19 in for the Pit Bull.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

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

Moderate to very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull as confident, smart, good-natured. 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 Pit Bull vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Pit Bull Mix	Pit Bull
Weight	55–80 lb	50–75 lb	40–70 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	19–22 in	17–19 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Lab Pit Bull Mix

How big does a Lab Pit Bull Mix get?: Most grow to 50–75 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Pit Bull Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pit Bull (12–16 years).
Does a Lab Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull 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.