Great Pyrenees vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Maremma Sheepdogs.
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
25-29 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
66-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Origin Country
Spain
Italy
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1400 AD
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Great Pyrenees
Maremma Sheepdog
