How long does a Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix easy to train?

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

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Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix

A Great Pyrenees Catahoula mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 70–100 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog, a purebred dog — Catahoula Leopard DogPhoto: Bugaflee, 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 50–100 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix70–100 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog.

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

The Great Pyrenees rates low and the Catahoula Leopard Dog low; 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog as loyal, independent, watchful. 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 Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	85–100 lb	70–100 lb	50–95 lb
Height	25–32 in	24–28 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	not rated
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 70–100 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–100 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Catahoula 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 Catahoula Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Pyrenees mixes

Other Catahoula mixes

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