How long does a Pomeranian Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pomeranian (12–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Pomeranian Great Dane 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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Pomeranian Great Dane Mix

A Pomeranian Great Dane mix is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 55–90 lb and live 10–13 years.

Pomeranian, a purebred dog — PomeranianPhoto: Novoklimov, CC0, source

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

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

Weight55–90 lbcan be 3–175 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pomeranian Great Dane Mix get?

Pomeranian3–7 lb

The mix55–90 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 6–7 in for the Pomeranian and 28–32 in for the Great Dane. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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

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 Pomeranian rates moderate and the Great Dane moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

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

Temperament

The Pomeranian is usually described as inquisitive, bold, lively. The Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Pomeranian vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Pomeranian	Pomeranian Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	3–7 lb	55–90 lb	110–175 lb
Height	6–7 in	17–20 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pomeranian Great Dane Mix

How big does a Pomeranian Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 55–90 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–175 pounds.
How long does a Pomeranian Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pomeranian (12–16 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Pomeranian Great Dane 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 Pomeranian Great Dane Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pomeranian mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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