Chihuahua vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Chihuahua to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Great Pyrenees.
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
Mexico
Spain
Origin Year
1850 AD
-3000 BC
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Chihuahua
Great Pyrenees
