Belgian Tervuren vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Belgian Tervuren to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Tervurens and Great Pyrenees.
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
Belgium
Spain
Origin Year
1895 AD
-3000 BC
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Belgian Tervuren
Great Pyrenees
