How long does a Great Pyrenees Newfoundland Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).

Is a Great Pyrenees Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland Mix

A Great Pyrenees Newfoundland mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Newfoundland. Most grow into giant dogs of 90–125 lb and live 10–11 years.

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

Newfoundland, a purebred dog — NewfoundlandPhoto: Hartmann Linge, 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.

Weight90–125 lbcan be 85–150 lb

Height26–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Pyrenees Newfoundland Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix90–125 lb

Newfoundland100–150 lb

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

Height runs 26–30 inches at the shoulder, against 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees and 26–28 in for the Newfoundland.

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

Moderate to 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 Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland as sweet, patient, devoted. 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 Newfoundland vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Newfoundland Mix	Newfoundland
Weight	85–100 lb	90–125 lb	100–150 lb
Height	25–32 in	26–30 in	26–28 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–11 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Newfoundland Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Newfoundland Mix get?: Most grow to 90–125 pounds and 26–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 85–150 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Newfoundland Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Newfoundland (9–10 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland mixes

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