How long does a Great Pyrenees Malamute Mix live?

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

Is a Great Pyrenees Malamute 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 Malamute Mix

A Great Pyrenees Malamute mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Alaskan Malamute. Most grow into large dogs of 80–90 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight80–90 lbcan be 75–100 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Pyrenees Malamute Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix80–90 lb

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Great Pyrenees Malamute 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 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute.

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 Alaskan Malamute low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Great Pyrenees is usually described as smart, patient, calm. The Alaskan Malamute as affectionate, loyal, playful. 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 Malamute vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Malamute Mix	Alaskan Malamute
Weight	85–100 lb	80–90 lb	75–85 lb
Height	25–32 in	24–28 in	23–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Malamute Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Malamute Mix get?: Most grow to 80–90 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 75–100 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Malamute Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Malamute 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 Malamute 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 Malamute mixes

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