How long does a Pit Bull Pointer Mix live?

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

Is a Pit Bull Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Pit Bull Pointer mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Pointer Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

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 German Shorthaired Pointer very 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	45–70 lb
Height	17–19 in	19–22 in	21–25 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	Sporting

Questions about the Pit Bull Pointer Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 19–22 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 Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Pit Bull Pointer 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 Pointer 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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Other Pointer mixes

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