How long does a Great Pyrenees Samoyed Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).

Is a Great Pyrenees Samoyed 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 Samoyed Mix

A Great Pyrenees Samoyed mix is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Samoyed. Most grow into large dogs of 60–80 lb and live 11–13 years.

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

Samoyed, a purebred dog — SamoyedPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight60–80 lbcan be 35–100 lb

Height22–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Great Pyrenees Samoyed Mix get?

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

The mix60–80 lb

Samoyed35–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Great Pyrenees Samoyed 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 19–23.5 in for the Samoyed.

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 Samoyed 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 Samoyed as adaptable, friendly, gentle. 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 Samoyed vs the mix

Trait	Great Pyrenees	Great Pyrenees Samoyed Mix	Samoyed
Weight	85–100 lb	60–80 lb	35–65 lb
Height	25–32 in	22–28 in	19–23.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–13 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Pyrenees Samoyed Mix

How big does a Great Pyrenees Samoyed Mix get?: Most grow to 60–80 pounds and 22–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–100 pounds.
How long does a Great Pyrenees Samoyed Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).
Does a Great Pyrenees Samoyed 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 Samoyed 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 Samoyed mixes

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