How long does a Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix live?

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

Is a Great Dane 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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Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix

A Great Dane Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into giant dogs of 100–140 lb and live 8–11 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, 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.

Weight100–140 lbcan be 85–175 lb

Height26–32 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix100–140 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 26–32 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane 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

Moderate

The Great Dane 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 Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. 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.

Great Dane vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	110–175 lb	100–140 lb	85–100 lb
Height	28–32 in	26–32 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 100–140 pounds and 26–32 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 85–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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.