How long does a Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).

Is a Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?

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

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Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix

A Dachshund Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into large dogs of 50–65 lb and live 11–14 years.

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, 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.

Weight50–65 lbcan be 16–100 lb

Height16–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix50–65 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 16–20 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund 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.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Great Pyrenees. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

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

Moderate

The Dachshund rates moderate 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 Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. 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.

Dachshund vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	16–32 lb	50–65 lb	85–100 lb
Height	8–9 in	16–20 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 50–65 pounds and 16–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–100 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Dachshund 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 Dachshund Great Pyrenees Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Great Pyrenees mixes

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