How long does a Yorkie Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Yorkie Great Dane Mix easy to train?

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

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Yorkie Great Dane Mix

A Yorkie Great Dane mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 55–90 lb and live 9–12 years.

Yorkshire Terrier, a purebred dog — Yorkshire TerrierPhoto: Gandalfelrojo2, 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.

Weight55–90 lbcan be 4–175 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Yorkie Great Dane Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix55–90 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier 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

Yorkshire Terrier 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

Very low to moderate

The Yorkshire Terrier rates very low 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 Yorkshire Terrier is usually described as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. 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.

Yorkie vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	4–7 lb	55–90 lb	110–175 lb
Height	7–8 in	18–20 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	9–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Yorkie Great Dane Mix

How big does a Yorkie Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 55–90 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–175 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Yorkie Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkie Great Dane Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Yorkie mixes

Other Great Dane mixes

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