How long does a Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix live?

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

Is a Doberman 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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Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix

A Doberman Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Doberman and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into large dogs of 70–100 lb and live 10–12 years.

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, 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.

Weight70–100 lbcan be 60–100 lb

Height24–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix70–100 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Doberman 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 24–28 in for the Doberman and 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

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 very high

The Doberman 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 Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. 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.

Doberman vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	60–100 lb	70–100 lb	85–100 lb
Height	24–28 in	24–30 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 70–100 pounds and 24–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 60–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Doberman Great Pyrenees Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Doberman 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.