How long does a Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).

Is a Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?

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

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Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix

A Chihuahua Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 45–55 lb and live 12–14 years.

Chihuahua, a purebred dog — ChihuahuaPhoto: Caterinarufo, Public domain, 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.

Weight45–55 lbcan be 3–100 lb

Height15–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix45–55 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 15–20 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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

Moderate to 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

The Chihuahua rates low 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 Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. 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.

Chihuahua vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	3–6 lb	45–55 lb	85–100 lb
Height	5–8 in	15–20 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 45–55 pounds and 15–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–100 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Great Pyrenees mixes

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