How long does a Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?

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

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Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix

A Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 60–90 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Belgian Malinois, a purebred dog — Belgian MalinoisPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight60–90 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height24–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix60–90 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois 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 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees and 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois.

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 high

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

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Great Pyrenees is usually described as smart, patient, calm. The Belgian Malinois as confident, smart, hardworking. 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 Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	85–100 lb	60–90 lb	40–80 lb
Height	25–32 in	24–29 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	12–14 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 60–90 pounds and 24–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Belgian Malinois 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 Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Pyrenees mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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