Bloodhound vs Great Pyrenees

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

Bloodhound vs Great Pyrenees
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
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General Details
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
France
Spain
Origin Year
1000 AD
-3000 BC
Temperament
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
None
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Ectopic cilia
Ectropion
Addison's disease
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Bloodhound
Great Pyrenees
Breed Colors
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