Great Pyrenees Lab Mix

The Great Pyrenees are the guardians of mountains and Labradors are warriors of water. Combining the two gives an interesting mix puppy that will rule all the lands! The Great Pyrenees and Lab mix will have the qualities of both parents who are well known and greatly admired for their traits.

Great Pyrenees lab mix

Both great Pyrenees and Lab mix are similar and different in so many ways that their resulting breed is going to be a full package. The duo can bring the best of dogs. Let’s see the traits of this powerpack duo and how they are going to make the finest mixed breed the world has ever seen.

The Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees were bred to be mountain dogs. Their initial duties include protecting the herds from wolves and bears. The great Pyrenees are “great” not only because they were the protectors and ruled mountains for centuries. They also have a big size and powerful body that helped them do their job skillfully. This breed is a great companion to humanity too. Choosing the great pyrenees as one of parents will bring all those watchdog abilities in a puppy that any dog should have.

Labradors

The rulers of hearts,  Labradors are the best dogs indeed. They are affectionate yet fierce in so many ways. Labradors also show great protective instincts towards their owners and family. They are also great around kids. Labradors are one of the people’s favorite choices because they are loyal,  protective, and friendly. So overall they are outgoing,  happy dog breed who loves to connect with people. Having them as one of the parents will surely make a great puppy.

Great Pyrenees Lab mix

when Great Pyrenees and Labradors are crossed,  we get a great Pyrenees lab mix puppy. Breeders have given it the name pyradors or labreenes. This hybrid is the best of both parents. The dog will be loyal, outgoing, and protective.

Pyradors traits

Now we have seen how the parents are best in so many ways. Their offspring will have a quality set from both parents. Here is all about what to expect in pyradors but before that, we have summarized everything for you

Weight of a Pyrador

Both the parents are larger dog breeds. Labradors are up to 40kgs heavy and the great Pyrenees are up to 50 kg heavy dogs. Their hybrid is going to be between 37-47 kgs heavy.

Great Pyrenees lab mix size

Labradors are 22 to 24 inches tall. The great Pyrenees are 25 to 32 inches. So their puppy,  the great Pyrenees lab mix size will be between 25-28 inches.

Great Pyrenees lab mix coat

Both the parent dogs have dense and heavy coats. The reason is that they were initially bred for colder regions. Labradors were Canadian whereas the great Pyrenees were French dogs. The duties of Labrador include being a gun dog and a retriever whereas the Pyrenees were bred to protect herds from wild animals. They both had a double coat that protected them in weather extremities.

The pyrador will also have a great thick dense and long coat with wooly texture. Since it’s a double coat with long hair, the coat will shed heavily.

Coat colors

The pyrador will get any coat color from parents. The most common colors include white with markings. However, you can have great Pyrenees and lab mix black or with Yellow coat and white spots. Other colors include grey,  brown, black,  beige, or white colors.

Appearance of Great Pyrenees Lab mix

The dog will obviously resemble his parents. It will be a large dog with Black eyes, a black or greyish nose, and medium-sized ears. The coat can have markings but it can be uni-color too. The mouth and muzzle are expected to be wide.Pyrador will have a long and thick tail.

The Great Pyrenees Lab mix Temperament

The parents of this mix are known for their friendly nature. They are not only loyal towards their owners but also love to connect socially too. Both dogs are intelligent, protective, and energetic. Their mix pyrador is also going to be intelligent,  gentle, and loyal like its Lab parent and patient, protective, and friendly like its Pyrenees parent. Also, The mix will have protective nature like its Pyrenees parent and playful nature from the Labrador side.

Grooming

• Since the dog has a double dense coat,  you need to comb it. The coat doesn’t need much grooming other than proper combing once a week. Pyradors shed heavily and combing is important to take the dead hair out. Combing will also keep the coat shiny and well maintained.
• Pyrador’s coat may not need much grooming but it sheds throughout the year and especially twice when there is shedding season. Since they have a big coat,  the amount of hair can be massive. We suggest starting grooming your dog at an early age.
• The dog doesn’t need a proper bathe session much. In fact, the great Pyrenees parent doesn’t need to bathe at all because the coat was enough to keep the dust and dirt away.
• Mostly the Pyrador has floppy ears so it’s important to clean them regularly to avoid any skin or ear infection.
• The pyrador has long nails and they should be cut down periodically. Longer nails can be a problem for your dog.

Health of pyrador

Pyrador has parents from larger dog breeds. There are health issues that affect large breeds more. Labrador is otherwise a healthy dog but the great Pyrenees are prone to certain health conditions. Even AKC recommends getting them checked up for possible health issues on regular basis.

The Pyrador is a large breed itself. It can develop its own health conditions or can get the inherited one. But it’s a sign of relief that the hybrid will have better health than both its parents. However, pyradors may get

• Gastrointestinal issues. As heavy dogs are more prone to bloating and gastric dilation. The condition of gastric dilation volvulus is even fatal for some dogs.
• Due to heavy weight, the pyrador can also get twisted stomach issues and gastric problems.
• Scientists have researched that digs with white coats can suffer from congenital deafness. This is because the nerves in the ear can die due to a lack of color pigment in-ear. But one must keep in white that this doesn’t happen in all white dogs. If your dog is having difficulty following your commands,  check for possible hearing issues.
• CSM or wobbler syndrome is another condition that can affect your pyrodor. The neck muscles stiff out and causes pain. This happens with the compression of the spinal cord. is condition worsens with time and could be fatal in dogs.
• Heatstrokes can also affect pyradors. Pyradors have a dense coat and are more prone to the condition. Although all dogs can get heatstroke when kept in increased temperature. (You may also want to read…..).  Always keep water handy to treat your pyrador from heatstroke.
• Heart problems are another common health issue in adult heavy dogs. The condition may be genetic or your dog can develop heart disease on its own. It’s important to keep your dog fit. Proper exercise and training for your dog are important to avoid such issues.

Exercise requirements

Being a heavy dog,  ita important to keep your dog fit.  Obesity is a killer for such breeds and can generate health issues. As pyradors are outgoing dogs and love to play,  indulge them in lots of physical activities. They need one hour walk per day.

Training

Pyrador is very intelligent dogs like their parents and are very easy to train. They must be trained from an early age so that they don’t get stubborn at adult age.  But how to train a great Pyrenees lab mix?.  Well,  teach them the dos and don’ts of socializing in the early years.

As the Pyrenees side can give them hunting traits so they may get aggressive in presence of other animals. Motivation is important to keep them going as being heavy dogs,  they may get sluggish at times.

Nutritional needs

Pyradors require more nutrition.  They are heavy dogs and need more food to meet their nutritional needs. Also,  don’t let them overeat. Overeating can make them obese and cause bloating. This can generate other health issues.

Feed your pyrador a well-balanced diet to keep him healthy. Let your vet decide the amount of dog food for your pyrador.

Life expectancy of great Pyrenees lab mix

A pyrador can live up to 10-12 years. The environment, exercise  routine,  health conditions, and food also have an impact on great Pyrenees lab mix lifespan.

Where to get a pyrador?

Pyradors are quite common hybrids. One must contact a reputable breeder only. Avoid any great Pyrenees Lab mix for sale ads. Such ads are solely to sell the puppy. They never mention any health issues.

Pyradors can have possible health issues. So it’s not only important to adopt them from a reputable breeder but also to know their parents. Knowing the parents will help you to sort out the health issues as well as the possible temperament of the dog too.

Is pyrador a recognized dog?

AKC doesn’t register any mixed breed dogs because it’s impossible to set standards for them. Every individual puppy can be different. However, the dog registry of America Inc. registers pyradors.

Why pyradors are the best dogs to adopt?

Pyradors are a great mix breed of dogs.

• They are protective which makes them very good watchdogs. They get their hunting abilities from Pyrenees’ side and alert nature from Labrador’s side.
• These are very friendly dogs who are safe around kids too.
• Pyradors have a playful nature which allows them to connect socially.
• These dogs are very much loved for their coat colors. Since it commonly has a white color and heavy body. It sometimes resembles a bear.

Who shouldn’t adopt a pyrador

Pyradors are great dogs but they are not meant for anyone. Why?  Because

• You can’t contain them in small spaces. They are large breeds that have playful nature and are outgoing dogs. So don’t adopt them unless you have a big space for them. Limiting them can make them aggressive.
• They can’t be left alone for long periods or they will destroy everything that comes in their way. So if you can’t be available to them,  don’t adopt them.
• Pyradors have a wanderlust nature and can go out and disappear. You will need fencing to keep them limited in their area. Fencing will also protect other animals and pets from your dog.
• If not trained properly, they can act aggressively in front of other animals out of protective instincts.

The great Pyrenees and Lab mix alternatives

The mix is a large dog breed because both the parents are large dogs. However,  you may want a medium-sized dog with Lab traits. Read our article Pomeranian Lab mix to see if that dog is going to be best suited to you.

Both Labradors and Pyrenees have other crossed breeds like Pyredoodle,  Pyrenees husky, Pyrenees pit,  Bassador,  Bullador,  Labrakita, etc.

However,  the mixed breeds that are similar to pyradors are Bassador,  Lab pointer mix, and Mastiff Lab mix.

Cost of pyrador

Usually, the great Pyrenees lab mix price is around $1000- $1500 but if the puppy is extremely cute and shows the quality the breeder can charge more than $2000.

In short,  pyradors make great mix quality breed dogs and one should consider adopting one if you want a friendly family dog.