Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Shepherd
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Pyrenean Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Pyrenean Shepherds.
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
15-21 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
15-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Origin Country
Spain
France
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1940 AD
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Pyrenean Shepherd
