Flat-coated Retriever vs Great Pyrenees

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Great Pyrenees.

Great Pyrenees vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1859 AD
Temperament
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Great Pyrenees
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
White
White
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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