Attributes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>

<\/span>Great Pyrenees<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td>

Pyrenean Mastiff<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>

Good For First Time Owners<\/strong><\/td>

No<\/td>

With Enough Training<\/td><\/tr>

Good Guard Dog<\/strong><\/td>

Yes<\/td>

Yes<\/td><\/tr>

Apartment Friendly<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>

No<\/td>

No<\/td><\/tr>

Good Family Dog<\/strong><\/td>

Yes<\/td>

Yes<\/td><\/tr>

Shedding<\/strong><\/td>

Moderate<\/td>

Moderate to High<\/td><\/tr>

Barking And Howling<\/strong><\/td>

Moderate To High <\/td>

Moderate<\/td><\/tr>

Height<\/strong><\/td>

25-32 inches (63-81 cm)<\/td>

26-33 inches (68-82 cm)<\/td><\/tr>

Average Life Expectancy<\/strong><\/td>

10-12 Years<\/td>

8-12 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

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Great Pyrenees – Dog Breed Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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With the centuries-long history of fending off predators to protect livestock, Great Pyrenees have developed as a fearless, powerful, and loyal breed, endlessly devoted to their flock or family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they’re also known for their calm disposition, friendliness, and affection which makes them wonderful companions and family dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Like all dogs that were bred for work, Great Pyrenees is strong and muscular, with a massive and sturdy body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their body is covered with a double coat which keeps them protected from harsh weather, both in hot and cold conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The undercoat is soft and dense, while the topcoat is more coarse and long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most cases, the Great Pyrenees are solid white<\/a> but can have markings of a different color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common marking colors are badger, tan, grey, and orange. The head is big and brad with a thick neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triangular, medium-sized ears flop downwards, while the eyes are dark brown and feature a sensitive and intelligent expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Male Great Pyrenees grow to about 27-32 inches (69-81 cm) and weigh from 105 to 120 pounds (48-54 kg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fully grown females stand 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) high and weigh at 97-120 pounds (44-54 kg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Great Pyrenees have all the personality traits of a great watchdog. They’re brave, intelligent, alert, and rather reserved towards strangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout history, they did most of the livestock guarding by themselves, without humans around, so they’re pretty much independent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This independence often comes with a certain stubbornness which can be a problem for less experienced owners, especially when it comes to training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, with the right owner, they’re more than willing to learn and can be trained fairly easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though they can be fearless when needed, in general, Great Pyrenees are very calm and well-behaved dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re extremely kind and friendly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pyrs, particularly when properly socialized and trained, enjoy spending time with children and are very careful around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re not the most active of breeds and require only moderate exercise. For the better part of the day, they like to rest, preserving their energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pyrenean Mastiff – Dog Breed Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pyrenean Mastiff. by Canarian<\/a> (CC BY-SA 3.0)<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Pyrenean Mastiffs are an ancient breed hailing from the Spanish side of the Pyrenees Mountains with lineage going back thousands of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their origins are not totally clear, but they were likely developed from Molloser breeds. This is a fairly rare breed that has come close to extinction in the mid-20th century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Developed to be livestock guardians, Pyrenean Mastiffs today mostly serve as reliable guardians and all-around family dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pyrenean Mastiffs are large, strong, and beautiful dogs, even though they’re massive, their bodies are fairly well-proportioned and they move rather gracefully for such big dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The body of a Pyrenean Mastiff is covered with a heavy and long double coat designed to keep them warm in the harsh mountain environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The primary coat color is white with usually large brindle or patched markings. The markings can be black, beige, biscuit, gray, brown, golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like all Mastiff breeds, they feature a large and long head with a black nose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The triangular ears are medium-sized, while the hazel eyes are very small. The tail is set high, furry, and long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Male Pyrenean Mastiffs are 29-33 inches (75-82 cm) and weigh around 178-200 pounds (81-90 kg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Females grow to about 26-29 inches (68-74 cm) and can weigh 130-180 pounds (58-81 kg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pyrenean Mastiffs are very calm and docile breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re very friendly towards their humans and other animals and get along great with kids and other pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, due to their enormous size, some supervision is needed when they’re with children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to strangers, they’re very wary around them and will never back away in order to protect their families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re very aware of their strength but will rarely use it. Only when they feel there’s a real threat to the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also a very intelligent breed and can be trained to perform various tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nevertheless, they have some stubbornness to them, which is particularly noticeable if they’re not properly trained and socialized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pyrenean Mastiffs are not especially active and don’t need a lot of exercise. They’re perfectly content to just lounge around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff – What’s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Great Pyrenees<\/span><\/strong><\/td> Pyrenean Mastiff<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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As they share similar geographical origins and were bred for similar purposes, the Great Pyrenees and Pyrenean Mastiff have a lot in common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both breeds can be described as gentle giants, very calm and friendly, but also fiercely loyal and protective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, Mastiff is the bigger of the two which is something to take into account if you have limited living space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They also tend to drool a lot and are heavier shedders, so they’re a bit less apartment-friendly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, Pyrs have more tendency to bark which can be an issue in apartment buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastiffs are also known as a bit more intelligent breed, but due to their sometimes excessive stubbornness are more difficult to train than the Pyrs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both breeds are great with children, but Pyrenean Mastiffs get along better with other dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re also somewhat healthier, with fewer potential health issues and longer life expectancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you want a big, cuddly, and loyal giant of a dog, you can hardly go wrong with either of these breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They will quickly become beloved members of your family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, without being too aggressive, both breeds are more than capable protectors of the households. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, these are massive dogs, and you should know what comes with a dog of that size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Great Pyrs and Pyrenean Mastiffs like to spend time outside<\/a> even though they’re not the most active breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ll need plenty of space to make them feel comfortable and preferably own a yard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can provide them with all they need, you’ll find a loyal and loving companion in either of these dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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