How long does a Pit Bull Great Pyrenees Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).

Is a Pit Bull Great Pyrenees 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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Pit Bull Great Pyrenees Mix

A Pit Bull Great Pyrenees mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into large dogs of 60–85 lb and live 11–14 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight60–85 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height21–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Great Pyrenees Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix60–85 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

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

Height runs 21–26 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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 Pit Bull rates moderate 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Great Pyrenees Mix	Great Pyrenees
Weight	40–70 lb	60–85 lb	85–100 lb
Height	17–19 in	21–26 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Great Pyrenees Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Great Pyrenees Mix get?: Most grow to 60–85 pounds and 21–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Great Pyrenees Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Pit Bull Great Pyrenees 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 Pit Bull Great Pyrenees 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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Other Great Pyrenees mixes

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