How long does a Poodle Mastiff Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–14 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Mastiff (6–10 years).

Is a Poodle Mastiff 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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Poodle Mastiff Mix

A Poodle Mastiff mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Mastiff. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–150 lb and live 8–14 years.

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

Mastiff, a purebred dog — MastiffPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight80–150 lbcan be 40–230 lb

Height23–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–14 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Poodle Mastiff Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix80–150 lb

Mastiff120–230 lb

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

Height runs 23–27 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 27.5–30 in for the Mastiff. 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.

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

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 Poodle rates very high and the Mastiff 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 Mastiff as courageous, dignified, good-natured. 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 Mastiff vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Mastiff Mix	Mastiff
Weight	40–70 lb	80–150 lb	120–230 lb
Height	18–24 in	23–27 in	27.5–30 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	8–14 yr	6–10 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Poodle Mastiff Mix

How big does a Poodle Mastiff Mix get?: Most grow to 80–150 pounds and 23–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–230 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Mastiff Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–14 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Mastiff (6–10 years).
Does a Poodle Mastiff 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 Poodle Mastiff 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 Poodle mixes

Other Mastiff mixes

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