A Great Pyrenees mix is a medium to large dog with a seriously fluffy coat. Many of these breeds will inherit the protective temperament of the Great Pyrenees, and guard your home and family with devotion. Occasionally found in shelters, the larger mixes are not generally suited to apartment living and all will need plenty of training and grooming.
Contents
- TOP 20 awesome Great Pyrenees mixes
- Does the Great Pyrenees Chihuahua mix exist?
- Pyrenees mix shedding and coat care
- Great Pyrenees mix size
- How long do they live?
These two beautiful young dogs in the video below are good examples of what you can expect from a German Shepherd Great Pyrenees mix once they are full grown.
The Great Pyrenees is an ancient purebred dog breed. Fossil evidence indicates this dog’s ancestors date all the way back to 1800 BC! Today, the Pyr is still used as working herding and guard dogs in many parts of the world. But this breed has also become a popular choice for a companion canine. When you choose a Pyr, you can count on a sizable pup easily weighing 100+ pounds. It is not unheard of for a Great Pyrenees to stand three feet tall.
These dogs are mellow except when someone or something appears to threaten their charges, whether people or livestock. They are independent as a result of the work they’ve been bred to do, which can present some obedience training challenges.
Coat Care and Shedding
One unavoidable fact of owning a Great Pyrenees is intensive shedding. This dog breed’s thick, lush, double-layer coat evolved to protect Pyrs from frigid mountain temperatures. That thick coat will shed year-round and profusely during seasonal events called “blowing coat.”
Some owners liken this event to a canine snowstorm. Many Great Pyrenees mix puppies will inherit this coat, and this tendency to shed heavily.
Not all Pyrenees mixes are fluffy. If the other parent of your dog has a very short coat, then it’s likely your puppy will inherit that. Just like the mix in this photo.
Great Pyrenees Mix Size
How big your mix puppy grows will depend on the parents. When there is a big difference in size between breeds it becomes harder to predict the outcome and even puppies in the same litter may vary.
But in general, mixed breed dogs with a giant parent tend to be smaller than that parent. And there is a tendency for extremes in size to disappear when they are not being deliberately bred from. So while your mix is still going to be a largish dog. You’ll likely be looking at a dog that weighs less than 100lb as an adult and may be quite a lot smaller.
Great Pyrenees mix lifespan
Great Pyrenees, like most purebred dog breeds, can pass on certain health issues. For Pyrs, these can include dysplasia, luxating patella, eye disorders, and immune and neurological issues. But the number one health concern is bloat, or gastric torsion. The Great Pyrenees has a life expectancy of around 10 years.
Mix breed dogs often have a slightly longer lifespan than their parent breeds, and smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger ones. So if your puppy’s other parent is from a healthy breed, you can hope for a dog that lives well over a decade.
Little And Large – Does The Great Pyrenees Chihuahua Actually Exist?
So what about crossing a Chihuahua with a Great Pyrenees. Is a Great Chihuahuaneese even a possibility? Let’s look into that!
All dogs belong to the same species, so in theory any two dogs can become parents to a litter of puppies. In practice of course, size differences can make a natural mating between two dogs physically difficult or dangerous to both dogs.
A determined breeder can get around these problems using artificial insemination, though there may still be risks to the mother dog during pregnancy and birth.
So, the reality is that puppies with one very large parent and one very small parent are rare. And before you set your heart on a Great Pyrenees / Chihuahua, it’s probably sensible to keep your options open!
Akbash Great Pyrenees Mix (Akbashnees)
The Akbash dog breed is not currently recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) but it is recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC). The Akbash Pyrenees mix is growing in popularity and is a substantially large dogs. Expect your pup to weigh 85 to 100+ pounds.
The lifespan will be 10 to 12 years. Your Akbashnees is guaranteed to shed. This will be an independent dog that is brave, loyal, and protective of “their” people and animals.
American Pit Bull Terrier Great Pyrenees Mix (Pyrenees Pit)
The Pyrenees Pit is an unusual designer dog that attracts a lot of interest. It’s a cross between the American Pitbull Terrier, known for its loyalty, power and fighting history. And the Great Pyrenees, also known for its protective instincts as a livestock guardian, and for its great size.
Many first generation crosses between a short haired and long haired breed will inherit a fairly short coat like these two Great Pyrenees Pitbull mix puppies. This dog will still shed quite a bit year-round and perhaps seasonally. A Pyrenees Pit adult will weigh 30 to 100 pounds and live 10 to 15 years.
The Pyrenees Pit is also known as the Pitenees, and is likely to have strong guarding instincts. This is a mix that will show great affection for their family, and need extensive ongoing socialization to ensure friendliness and safety among the wider public.
Like most Pyrenees mixes, this is going to be a medium to large dog and colors may vary widely. You can sometimes find Pyrenees Pits in shelters or Pyrenees breed rescue centers, where you should be able to spend some time visiting and getting to know the dog before deciding whether to adopt.
The Pitbull breed has fallen out of favor in many circles, but properly bred and socialized Pitbulls are known to be loyal, loving, affectionate, and people-centric.
Alaskan Malamute Great Pyrenees Mix (Malanees)
The Malanees has one Alaskan Malamute parent and one Great Pyrenees parent dog. This dog will weigh 75 to 100 pounds and live 10 to 14 years.
Expect plenty of shedding from your Malanees. This dog is likely to inherit an independent streak and may not be suitable for first-time dog trainers.
Anatolian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix (Anatolian Pyrenees)
An Anatolian Pyrenees puppy has one Anatolian Shepherd parent and one Great Pyrenees parent. This dog will be big – count on it. Adult weight will range from 90 to 150 pounds with a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.
This dog will be a heavy shedder year-round and seasonally. Your pup will be independent in spirit and needs lots of recall training from a young age.
Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix (Pyrenean Shepherd)
The Pyrenean Sheepdog has one Australian Shepherd parent and one Great Pyrenees parent. This dog will weigh 40 to 100 pounds and live 10 to 15 years.
Expect lots of shedding with the Pyrenean Shepherd! These dogs will need moderate to high activity daily and will likely be strongly bonded to you.
Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix (Great Bernese)
A Great Bernese is a puppy with one Bernese Mountain dog parent and one Great Pyrenees parent. This dog will weigh 70 to 115 pounds and live 7 to 12 years. Remember that big dogs are very prone to joint damage so make sure your puppy has completely finished growing before you subject them to hard exercise.
Your Great Bernese will shed a lot year-round and seasonally. Expect a calm companion that is good with kids and may bond more closely with one family member.
Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix (Collie Pyrenees)
When you cross the Border Collie with a Great Pyrenees, you get a Collie Pyrenees. This dog can weigh anywhere from 30 to 100 pounds with a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years.
You will need to be prepared for a lot of shedding again. And expect a moderate- to high-energy dog with a loving yet independent nature.
Corgi Great Pyrenees Mix (Corginees)
A Corginees, as its name suggests, has one Pembroke Welsh Corgi parent and one Great Pyrenees parent. This dog will weigh 28 to 100 pounds and live 10 to 13 years.
Your Corginees will inherit some degree of the shortened legs of the Corgi breed. These dogs will shed quite a bit year-round and seasonally. Your Corginees will be bright, active, and independent – an excellent guard dog.
German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix (Shepnees)
A Shepnees puppy has one German Shepherd parent and one Great Pyrenees parent. This dog will weigh 50 to 100 pounds and live 7 to 10 years.
A Shepnees will shed year-round and seasonally. This dog will be reserved with strangers and close with their people, making for an excellent guard dog.
Golden Retriever Great Pyrenees Mix (Golden Pyrenees)
The Golden Pyrenees is a puppy with one Golden Retriever parent and one Great Pyrenees parent. This dog will weigh 55 to 100 pounds with a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.
The Golden Pyrenees will shed year-round and seasonally so expect plenty of brushing! Your puppy will likely have a balanced, people-centric personality and respond well to training.
Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix (Pyredane)
A Pyredane has one Great Dane parent and one Great Pyrenees parent. This pup will be one of the weightiest hybrids featured here, weighing between 100 and 190 pounds. Their life expectancy is 7 to 12 years.
This dog will be a shedder both year-round and seasonally. The Pyredane’s personality will be independent yet people-centric. They have moderate to high activity needs.
Keeshond Great Pyrenees Mix (Great Keeshees)
The Great Keeshees is what you get by crossing a Keeshond with a Great Pyrenees. This dog will weigh between 35 and 100 pounds and live, on average, 10 to 15 years. Expect a very furry, shedding pup with this cross!
The Great Keeshees is smart and typically quite trainable. These dogs have happy personalities and love spending time with their families.
Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees Mix (Pyrador)
The popular Pyrador is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Great Pyrenees. This dog will weigh between 55 and 100 pounds and live 10 to 12 years.
You can expect lots of shedding and brushing duties with the Pyrador. They have a friendly, people-centric personality and will be trainable and good with kids.
Mastiff Great Pyrenees Mix (Maspyr)
A Maspyr puppy has one Mastiff and one Great Pyrenees parent. This dog will weigh between 100 and 230 pounds with a lifespan of 6 to 12 years.
The Maspyr will shed year-round and seasonally. Your puppy may inherit the Mastiff parent’s brachycephalic (flat-faced) health issues, which can include respiratory and digestive troubles, eye tearing, and overheating.
Poodle Great Pyrenees Mix (Pyredoodle)
The Pyredoodle crosses the non-shedding standard Poodle with a Great Pyrenees. This dog can weigh between 40 and 100 pounds and live 10 to 18 years. Later generations of the Pyredoodle may shed little if at all, but earlier generations are still likely to shed somewhat.
This is going to be a smart, trainable pup that should excel in canine athletics and be very loyal and protective of “their” people.
Rottweiler Great Pyrenees Mix (Great Weilernees)
A Great Weilernees crosses a Rottweiler with a Great Pyrenees. They will likely weigh 80 to 135 pounds with a lifespan of 9 to 12 years.
(paid link) Your Great Weilernees will shed year-round and seasonally. This dog will be closely bonded to their people but need lots of early socialization and training to temper their protective instincts.
Saint Bernard Great Pyrenees Mix (Saint Pyrenees)
When you cross a Saint Bernard and a Great Pyrenees, what you get is a Saint Pyrenees puppy. This will be a big dog for sure, probably weighing between 100 and 180 pounds. The life expectancy is 8 to 12 years.
Expect shedding year-round and seasonally. They have very strong protective instincts and will probably be quite good with kids, but will need training to learn to behave safely due to their size.
Siberian Husky Great Pyrenees Mix (Pyrenees Husky)
The Pyrenees Husky is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Great Pyrenees. The Pyrenees Husky may weigh 35 to 100 pounds. The lifespan is typically 10 to 14 years.
They will shed quite a lot, especially seasonally. These dogs may or may not have useful guarding instincts but will be people-focused and active.
Welsh Sheepdog Great Pyrenees Mix (Great Cambrian Sheepdog)
The Great Cambian Sheepdog is the name given to a cross between a Welsh Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees dog. This dog can weigh 35 to 100 pounds and live 10 to 15 years. They will shed and will benefit from regular brushing all year long.
Expect an active dog that excels in canine athletics. The Great Cambrian Sheepdog will be people-centric yet independent.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Great Pyrenees Mix (Great Gryfenees)
A Great Gryfenees crosses a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon with a Great Pyrenees. They may weigh anywhere from 35 to 100 pounds. Their life expectancy is 10 to 15 years.
These dogs will shed moderately to minimally but coat care will be easy. Your Great Gryfenees will probably need lots of activity as well as lots of you-time to stay happy and healthy as a companion canine.
Great Pyrenees Mixes Health
The practice of hybrid breeding, when a breeder crosses two different purebred dogs, has both its fans and its detractors. There are two main reasons hybrid breeding is practiced as a type of formal breeding program today.
The first is to develop dogs with new combinations of desirable traits, such as a non-shedding coat or a gentle demeanor. The second is to initiate what is called hybrid vigor. This is a theory that states adding genetic diversity can strengthen canine health and longevity.
Hybrid vigor can be especially important for purebred genetic lines with known heritable health issues due to intensely selective breeding (breeding for certain appearance or temperament traits).
Michael Lane says
My family adopted a puppy at two months old. We named him Achilles. At the time he was 19 lbs. We did the Embark DNA testing and found he is 50% Great Pyrenees, 40% Pit Bull Terrier, and 10% Dogo Argentino. At 4 months old now, he is 60lbs. He is energetic, and doesn’t like to cuddle much because he gets hot quickly due to his thick skin. His coat is white with black ticked, and 2 black spots one over each eye. He is also very gentle.
Martha says
Today as I come home a drop off pup comes crawling on me full of fleas and sad. Vet says could be a full Pyrenees but it is 10 weeks old. So why would a person drop off such a dog? And how could I tell 4 sure what type she is?
Shane M says
Have a great Pyrenees male
Bought 2 females for breeding with him one day
Some thing was off after some research and creeping of the people’s FB pages after purchase we bought 2 half Marmarra half Pyrenees
But now I’m in love with the Lil gals and we’re keeping em plans continue positive side is puppies will have much less chance of having genetic issues
Sharon Engram-Collett says
I need to know a small all white breed mixed with Great Pyrenees. Great for apartment living. I want the mini to look like a Great pyrenees but much smaller.
Joy says
This is my mix: I didn’t see anything on your list for this.
50% Great Pyrenees
23% Australian Cattle dog
12% Border Collie
6% German Shepherd
7% Super Mut (collie/Rottweiler)
Kathleen Spence says
I have 7 French Bulldog and Great Pyrenees mix….has anyone seen this.
Right now they are 4 weeks old and are the cutest pups.
The 2 black ones look like Rottweilers.
Renee Gething says
How big would a English Bulldog and Great Pyrenes mix be?
Kathleen Spence says
great question
Char Mullaney says
looking at adopting/rescuing a little guy that they claim is a Pyrenees/Chihuahua mix. Can you tell me anything about that?
Sherri says
I can tell you that must have been a funny mating session.
Kim Davis says
50% Great Pyrenees
25% Mamma sheepdog
25% Boxer
Mut? How large do you think he will be?
Devin Winchester says
We just got a pup who’s mom was that exact mix, and the dad was an English Shepherd- he’s on track to be 80 pounds.
How big is yours so far?
caylee kohler says
I’m learning about doges shapes and colors can you help me please.
Gary says
What would she be called if she was a Pyrenees pit bull Labrador German Shepherd mix?? And what to expect weight and height wise??
Arielle says
It would be a Labenees Sheppit, of course! 😉