How long does a Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix easy to train?

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

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Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix

A Pit Bull Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Newfoundland. Most grow into large dogs of 70–110 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight70–110 lbcan be 40–150 lb

Height22–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix70–110 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Pit Bull Newfoundland 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 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

High

The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Newfoundland high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	40–70 lb	70–110 lb	100–150 lb
Height	17–19 in	22–24 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 70–110 pounds and 22–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–150 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Pit Bull Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Newfoundland mixes

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