How long does a Pit Bull Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Pit Bull Greyhound 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 Greyhound Mix

A Pit Bull Greyhound mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Greyhound. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight50–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height22–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Greyhound Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 22–24 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 Greyhound low; 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 Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. 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 Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	40–70 lb	50–70 lb	60–70 lb
Height	17–19 in	22–24 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Pit Bull Greyhound Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 22–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Pit Bull Greyhound Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull Greyhound 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 Greyhound mixes

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