Pyrenean Shepherd vs Sheltie
Compare the Pyrenean Shepherd to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pyrenean Shepherds and Shelties.
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
15-21 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
15-30 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1940 AD
1909 AD
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Pyrenean Shepherd
Sheltie
