How long does a Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?

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

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Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix

A Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into large dogs of 60–80 lb and live 11–14 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Great Pyrenees, a purebred dog — Great PyreneesPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight60–80 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height22–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix60–80 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 22–28 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees.

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

Very 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

Low to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Great Pyrenees low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The Great Pyrenees as smart, patient, calm. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	40–65 lb	60–80 lb	85–100 lb
Height	18–23 in	22–28 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 60–80 pounds and 22–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees 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 Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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