How long does a Poodle Doberman Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).

Is a Poodle Doberman Mix easy to train?

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

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Poodle Doberman Mix

Also searched as Doberdoodle

A Poodle Doberman mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Doberman. Most grow into large dogs of 50–85 lb and live 10–15 years.

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

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

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

Weight50–85 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height21–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Poodle Doberman Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix50–85 lb

Doberman60–100 lb

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

Height runs 21–26 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 24–28 in for the Doberman.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

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 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

Very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Doberman very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. The Doberman as loyal, fearless, alert. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Poodle vs Doberman vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Doberman Mix	Doberman
Weight	40–70 lb	50–85 lb	60–100 lb
Height	18–24 in	21–26 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–15 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Poodle Doberman Mix

How big does a Poodle Doberman Mix get?: Most grow to 50–85 pounds and 21–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Doberman Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Poodle Doberman Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. 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 Poodle Doberman Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Doberman mixes

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