Featured Breed and Pet

GREAT PYRENEES MIX

Are you interested in a loyal, fluffy four-legged companion? Do you like a furry friend that grows a lot in that first year and is large in size at full-growth? If you don’t mind these characteristics then you might be interested in adopting a Great Pyrenees Mix. This mix breed has a strong protective instinct with a tendency to watch over their family. They are incredibly affectionate and calm with their own family, but can be a bit wary of strangers when not properly socialized.

The Great Pyrenees Mix is frequently crossed with other popular breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Mastiff. The cross breeding determines the varied individualized traits. So, these four-legged creatures can look different even coming from the same litter.

These fur babies can weigh between 90 to 130 pounds with a lifespan of 10 to 14 years. The females are usually 26” and weigh on average 90 pounds while the males can be 31” and weigh 110 pounds on average. One sad note, due to their size, many Great Pyrenees Mix pets end up in pet rescues because of their larger than average size.

Keep in mind, this breed has several important needs, including:

• Consistent training for socialization purposes
• With their heavy coat of hair, this breed requires regular brushing at least once a week and more during the high shedding seasons
• Being such a large breed, the Great Pyrenees mix requires a secure yard to patrol
• This dog likes to bark (it’s a Pyrenees trait!). Therefore, to minimize barking, be sure to provide plenty of mental stimulation along with moderate daily exercise

Several health issues that are associated with this large breed dog include bloat, hip/elbow dysplasia and bone cancer. As with all pets, regular veterinary appointments should be followed to ensure good health for the lifespan of your pet.

This mix breed has a strong protective instinct with a tendency to watch over their family.