How long does a Pit Bull Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Pit Bull Great Dane Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Pit Bull Great Dane Mix

A Pit Bull Great Dane mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 75–120 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

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

Weight75–120 lbcan be 40–175 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Pit Bull Great Dane Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix75–120 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 28–32 in for the Great Dane.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

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

The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Great Dane moderate; 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 Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. 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 Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	40–70 lb	75–120 lb	110–175 lb
Height	17–19 in	22–26 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Great Dane Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 75–120 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–175 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Pit Bull Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull Great Dane Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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