Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees

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

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
United States
Spain
Origin Year
1840 AD
-3000 BC
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
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 Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Addison's disease
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Breed Colors
Black
Blue Merle
Red
Red Merle
White
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