Bouvier Des Flandres vs Great Pyrenees

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

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

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General Details

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-12 Years

Height

23-28 Inches

25-32 Inches

Weight

60-100 Pounds

85-160 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Average

History

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Origin Country

Belgium

Spain

Origin Year

1912 AD

-3000 BC

Temperament

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Personality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Traits

Needy

Stubborn

Affectionate

Loving

Stubborn

Living Environment

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-75 °F

0-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Above Average

Exercise Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Energy Level

Medium

Low to Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Low

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

25 MPH

Strength

High to Very High

Very High

Grooming Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Coat Maintenance

High

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Drool

Low

Medium to High

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

None

Chasing

Above Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Average

Above Average

Herding

Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

None

Protection

Above Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Above Average

Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

Health Concerns

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Heart problems

Addison's disease

Bloat

Entropion

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Elbow dysplasia

Drug sensitivity

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Straight

Coat Length

Medium

Long

Coat Coloring

Bouvier Des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Breed Colors