How long does a Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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 30–100 lb

Height22–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix60–80 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 22–27 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie 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 Border Collie rates very high and the Great Pyrenees low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	30–55 lb	60–80 lb	85–100 lb
Height	18–22 in	22–27 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 60–80 pounds and 22–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–100 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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.