How long does a German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix live?

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

Is a German Shepherd 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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German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix

A German Shepherd Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into large dogs of 70–95 lb and live 8–11 years.

German Shepherd, a purebred dog — German ShepherdPhoto: Erick Drumss Hernández, 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.

Weight70–95 lbcan be 50–100 lb

Height24–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix70–95 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 24–29 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd 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

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 to very high

The German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. 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.

German Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	50–90 lb	70–95 lb	85–100 lb
Height	22–26 in	24–29 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 70–95 pounds and 24–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–100 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd 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.