{"id":9049,"date":"2023-08-02T13:12:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T13:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/?p=9049"},"modified":"2024-01-18T21:39:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T21:39:48","slug":"how-long-do-great-pyrenees-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/how-long-do-great-pyrenees-live\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Great Pyrenees Live? (Veterinarian Reviewed)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Great Pyrenees are big<\/a>, adorable mountain dogs. While these dogs were originally bred as livestock guardians, they’ve evolved to become well-loved family members. One of the saddest things about getting a dog is knowing that you’re probably going to outlive them. Saying goodbye to our furry friends is never easy, no matter what the circumstances.<\/p>\n

The typical lifespan of a Great Pyrenees is about 10 – 12 years. That being said, some individuals may live longer than 12 years, and others may pass earlier. To give your pet the best chance at a long life make sure to keep a close eye on any potential medical issues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll talk about what the normal life expectancy is for Great Pyrenees. We’ll also talk about some of the most common healthy problems these dogs encounter. Finally, we’ll make some recommendations on how to ensure that your pup has the best chance of living a long, healthy life.<\/p>\n

What Is The Typical Great Pyrenees Life Expectancy?<\/h2>\n

According to the American Kennel Club<\/a>, the average lifespan for a Great Pyrenees is about 10-12 years.<\/p>\n

Lifespans<\/a> are a little backward for dogs.\u00a0 Often, smaller breeds are much longer lived than large breed dogs. Usually, in the animal kingdom, larger animals are usually longer lived than smaller animals. Take elephants for an example, these animals are huge and are still some of the longest-living mammals.<\/p>\n

Even though it doesn’t make sense that smaller dogs live longer than larger dogs, it’s just a fact.\u00a0 10 to 12 years is a pretty typical lifespan for a large breed dog. However, breed and lifestyle can make a huge impact on how long a dog will live.<\/p>\n

Can a Great Pyrenees Live Longer Than 12 Years?<\/h3>\n

Great, Pyrenees can absolutely live longer than 12 years. 10 to 12 years is average so it’s definitely possible for a Great Pyrenees to live beyond their 12-year lifespan. Online, you can read accounts of people who had their great Pyrenees lived to be 16 years old.<\/p>\n

Now, there’s no guarantee that you’re a great Pyrenees will live to be older than 12, and while some of the factors are controllable, others are not.<\/p>\n

How Fast Do Great Pyrenees Grow?<\/h3>\n

Not only do Great Pyrenees have a short lifespan, but they also don’t grow very fast.<\/p>\n

When compared with a smaller dog great Pyrenees take a long time to mature. Great Pyrenees aren’t considered to be adults until about two years of age.\u00a0 Since they’re so large, it takes longer for them to grow to their full potential. The difficult part about this is that if your Pyrenees only lives to be about 10 years old, your dog will be a puppy for 20% of their lives.<\/p>\n

You can see in the video below how the 1-year-old Great Pyrenees still looks like a baby in many ways and definitely isn’t fully grown.<\/p>\n