How long does a Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix live?

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

Is a Shih Tzu 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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Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix

A Shih Tzu Great Dane mix is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 60–95 lb and live 8–14 years.

Shih Tzu, a purebred dog — Shih TzuPhoto: danny O., CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight60–95 lbcan be 9–175 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix get?

Shih Tzu9–16 lb

The mix60–95 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 9–10.5 in for the Shih Tzu 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

Very low to moderate

Shih Tzu 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

The Shih Tzu rates moderate and the Great Dane moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to high

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

Temperament

The Shih Tzu is usually described as affectionate, playful, outgoing. 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.

Shih Tzu vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Shih Tzu	Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	9–16 lb	60–95 lb	110–175 lb
Height	9–10.5 in	18–21 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	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix

How big does a Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 60–95 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 9–175 pounds.
How long does a Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–14 years, the midpoint of the Shih Tzu (10–18 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Shih Tzu 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 Shih Tzu 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 Shih Tzu mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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