How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).

Is a Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?

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

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Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix

A Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–110 lb and live 8–11 years.

Bernese Mountain Dog, a purebred dog — Bernese Mountain DogPhoto: Ganjo, 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.

Weight80–110 lbcan be 70–115 lb

Height24–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

The mix80–110 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 24–30 inches at the shoulder, against 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog and 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate to very high

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 high

The Bernese Mountain Dog rates high and the Great Pyrenees low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Bernese Mountain Dog is usually described as good-natured, calm, strong. 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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	70–115 lb	80–110 lb	85–100 lb
Height	23–27.5 in	24–30 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 80–110 pounds and 24–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–115 pounds.
How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Bernese Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to 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.