How long does a Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).

Is a Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard Mix

A Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into giant dogs of 100–140 lb and live 9–11 years.

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

Saint Bernard, a purebred dog — Saint BernardPhoto: Rafael Dominguez Rodriguez, 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.

Weight100–140 lbcan be 85–180 lb

Height26–31 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix100–140 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 26–31 inches at the shoulder, against 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard.

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

Moderate

The Great Pyrenees rates low and the Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard as playful, charming, inquisitive. 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 Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	85–100 lb	100–140 lb	120–180 lb
Height	25–32 in	26–31 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	9–11 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 100–140 pounds and 26–31 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 85–180 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard mixes

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