Australian Cattle Dog vs Great Pyrenees

Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Great Pyrenees.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Great Pyrenees
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
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General Details
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
Australia
Spain
Origin Year
1840 AD
-3000 BC
Temperament
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Deafness
Lens luxation
Work-related injuries
Addison's disease
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Cattle Dog
Great Pyrenees
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue Mottled
Blue Speckled
Red Mottled
Red Speckled
White
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