Collie vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Collie to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Great Pyrenees.
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1800 AD
-3000 BC
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Collie
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Collie
Great Pyrenees
