How long does a Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix easy to train?

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

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Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix

A Great Pyrenees Pointer mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a German Shorthaired Pointer. 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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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

Height23–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix65–85 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 23–28 inches at the shoulder, against 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

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

Low to very high

The Great Pyrenees rates low and the German Shorthaired Pointer very 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	85–100 lb	65–85 lb	45–70 lb
Height	25–32 in	23–28 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 65–85 pounds and 23–28 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 Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Great Pyrenees Pointer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Pyrenees mixes

Other Pointer mixes

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