How long does a Rottweiler Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Rottweiler 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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Rottweiler Great Dane Mix

A Rottweiler Great Dane mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Great Dane. Most grow into giant dogs of 95–155 lb and live 8–10 years.

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight95–155 lbcan be 80–175 lb

Height25–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–10 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Rottweiler Great Dane Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix95–155 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 25–30 inches at the shoulder, against 22–27 in for the Rottweiler and 28–32 in for the Great Dane.

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

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Rottweiler is usually described as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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.

Rottweiler vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	80–135 lb	95–155 lb	110–175 lb
Height	22–27 in	25–30 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	8–10 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Rottweiler Great Dane Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 95–155 pounds and 25–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 80–175 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–10 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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