How long does a Lab Whippet Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).

Is a Lab Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Lab Whippet mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight40–60 lbcan be 25–80 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Lab Whippet Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

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

Low to very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Whippet 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 Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	55–80 lb	40–60 lb	25–40 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	20–23 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Lab Whippet Mix

How big does a Lab Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Lab Whippet 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 Whippet 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 Whippet mixes

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