How long does a Pointer Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Pointer Greyhound Mix easy to train?

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

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Pointer Greyhound Mix

A Pointer Greyhound mix is a cross between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Greyhound. Most grow into large dogs of 50–70 lb and live 10–12 years.

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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 45–70 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pointer Greyhound Mix get?

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

The mix50–70 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

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

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

Low to very high

The German Shorthaired Pointer rates very high and the Greyhound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The German Shorthaired Pointer is usually described as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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.

Pointer vs Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	German Shorthaired Pointer	Pointer Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	45–70 lb	50–70 lb	60–70 lb
Height	21–25 in	24–28 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Pointer Greyhound Mix

How big does a Pointer Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 50–70 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–70 pounds.
How long does a Pointer Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Pointer Greyhound 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 Pointer Greyhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Greyhound mixes

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