How long does a Great Danoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 8–14 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Great Danoodle 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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Great Danoodle

Also searched as Poodle Great Dane Mix

The Great Danoodle is a cross between a Poodle and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 75–120 lb and live 8–14 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, 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.

Weight75–120 lbcan be 40–175 lb

Height23–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–14 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Danoodle get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix75–120 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 23–28 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 28–32 in for the Great Dane.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

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

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 Poodle rates very high and the Great Dane moderate; 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 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.

Poodle vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Great Danoodle	Great Dane
Weight	40–70 lb	75–120 lb	110–175 lb
Height	18–24 in	23–28 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	8–14 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Danoodle

How big does a Great Danoodle get?: Most grow to 75–120 pounds and 23–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Danoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 8–14 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Great Danoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. 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 Great Danoodle 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 Great Dane mixes

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