How long does a Pit Bull Doberman Mix live?

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

Is a Pit Bull Doberman 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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Pit Bull Doberman Mix

A Pit Bull Doberman mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Doberman. Most grow into large dogs of 50–85 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

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

Weight50–85 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Doberman Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix50–85 lb

Doberman60–100 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 24–28 in for the Doberman.

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 Pit Bull rates moderate and the Doberman very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. The Doberman as loyal, fearless, alert. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Pit Bull vs Doberman vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Doberman Mix	Doberman
Weight	40–70 lb	50–85 lb	60–100 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–24 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Doberman Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Doberman Mix get?: Most grow to 50–85 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Doberman Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Pit Bull Doberman 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 Pit Bull Doberman 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.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Doberman mixes

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