How long does a Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).

Is a Great Pyrenees Dalmatian 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 Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix

A Great Pyrenees Dalmatian mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Dalmatian. Most grow into large dogs of 65–85 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Dalmatian, a purebred dog — DalmatianPhoto: Desaix83, d'après le travail de Le dalmatien, 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.

Weight65–85 lbcan be 45–100 lb

Height22–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix65–85 lb

Dalmatian45–70 lb

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

Height runs 22–28 inches at the shoulder, against 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees and 19–24 in for the Dalmatian.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate to very high

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 Pyrenees rates low and the Dalmatian moderate; 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 Dalmatian as dignified, smart, outgoing. 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 Dalmatian vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix	Dalmatian
Weight	85–100 lb	65–85 lb	45–70 lb
Height	25–32 in	22–28 in	19–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix get?: Most grow to 65–85 pounds and 22–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–100 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Great Pyrenees Dalmatian Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Pyrenees mixes

Other Dalmatian mixes

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