How long does a Great Pyrenees Akita Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).

Is a Great Pyrenees Akita 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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Great Pyrenees Akita Mix

A Great Pyrenees Akita mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Akita. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–115 lb and live 10–12 years.

Great Pyrenees, a purebred dog — Great PyreneesPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight80–115 lbcan be 70–130 lb

Height24–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Pyrenees Akita Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix80–115 lb

Akita70–130 lb

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

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

Low to very high

The Great Pyrenees rates low and the Akita very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Great Pyrenees is usually described as smart, patient, calm. The Akita as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Great Pyrenees vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	85–100 lb	80–115 lb	70–130 lb
Height	25–32 in	24–30 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Akita Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 80–115 pounds and 24–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–130 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Akita 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 Pyrenees Akita 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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Other Akita mixes

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