Great Pyrenees vs Karelian Bear Dog
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Karelian Bear Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Karelian Bear Dogs.
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
44-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Origin Country
Spain
Russia
Origin Year
-3000 BC
900 AD
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Karelian Bear Dog
