Pet Retriever Dogs

Irish Wolfhound/Golden Retriever mix?

I’m currently looking to adopt a puppy and found Irish Wolfhound/Golden Retriever pups that are beyond adorable. After doing a bit of research on both breeds, I think I might have found a match for my family. The only concern I have is that the Irish Wolfhounds seem to have very short lives. Does anyone have experience with a similar mix? I’d like to know what kind of life expectancy I’m looking at.

Labradors can be relatively long-lived, up to 15+ if they eat well, keep lean and fit, and are lucky, while wolfhounds and other v. large breeds are generally considered old by age 9, but occasionally make it much longer. Cross-breeds are usually healthier than purebreds (this is known as hybrid vigour or heterosis): but, you really won’t know what expectancy your pup will have, until you get there.

I can appreciate the ‘beyond adorable part’ though!