How long does a Pyredoodle live?

A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).

Is a Pyredoodle 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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Pyredoodle

Also searched as Poodle Great Pyrenees Mix

The Pyredoodle is a cross between a Poodle and a Great Pyrenees. Most grow into large dogs of 60–85 lb and live 10–15 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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

Height22–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pyredoodle get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix60–85 lb

Great Pyrenees85–100 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Pyredoodle 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 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 25–32 in for the Great Pyrenees.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Great Pyrenees. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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

Low to very high

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

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Great Pyrenees vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Pyredoodle	Great Pyrenees
Weight	40–70 lb	60–85 lb	85–100 lb
Height	18–24 in	22–28 in	25–32 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–15 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pyredoodle

How big does a Pyredoodle get?: Most grow to 60–85 pounds and 22–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Pyredoodle live?: A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Great Pyrenees (10–12 years).
Does a Pyredoodle shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Pyredoodle 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 Poodle mixes

Other Great Pyrenees mixes

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