German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Great Pyrenees.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
Germany
Spain
Origin Year
1800 AD
-3000 BC
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
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
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
None
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Addison's disease
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Roan
Black Roan
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
White
White
White
White
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