How long does a Lab Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a Lab Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Lab Pointer mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 50–75 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight50–75 lbcan be 45–80 lb

Height21–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Pointer Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix50–75 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 21–25 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	55–80 lb	50–75 lb	45–70 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	21–25 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Lab Pointer Mix

How big does a Lab Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 50–75 pounds and 21–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Lab Pointer 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 Pointer 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 Pointer mixes

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