How long does a Lab Great Pyrenees Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).

Is a Lab Great Pyrenees 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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Lab Great Pyrenees Mix

A Lab Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into large dogs of 70–90 lb and live 10–12 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Great Pyrenees, a purebred dog — Great PyreneesPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, 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.

Weight70–90 lbcan be 55–100 lb

Height23–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix70–90 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Lab Great Pyrenees 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 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees.

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 Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Great Pyrenees low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. The Great Pyrenees as smart, patient, calm. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Lab vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	55–80 lb	70–90 lb	85–100 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	23–28 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Lab Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 70–90 pounds and 23–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–100 pounds.
How long does a Lab Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Lab Great Pyrenees 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 Lab Great Pyrenees 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.