American Eskimo Dog vs Great Pyrenees
Compare American Eskimo Dogs to Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
Germany
Spain
Origin Year
1800 AD
-3000 BC
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
American Eskimo Dog
Great Pyrenees
