How long does a Pit Bull Poodle Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).

Is a Pit Bull Poodle 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 Poodle Mix

A Pit Bull Poodle mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Poodle. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–17 years.

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

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–17 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Poodle Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Pit Bull. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate to very high

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

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. The Poodle as active, proud, very smart. 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 Poodle vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Poodle Mix	Standard Poodle
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	40–70 lb
Height	17–19 in	18–22 in	18–24 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–17 yr	10–18 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Pit Bull Poodle Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Poodle Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 18–22 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 Poodle Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–17 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Poodle (10–18 years).
Does a Pit Bull Poodle Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Pit Bull Poodle 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 Poodle mixes

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