Dutch Schapendoes vs Pyrenean Mastiff

Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Pyrenean Mastiff side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Dutch Schapendoes

Pyrenean Mastiff

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

71 – 78 cm

Weight

12 – 20 kg

75 – 81 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

11 – 13 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Dutch Schapendoes

Great with kids

Low grooming

Medium

Pyrenean Mastiff

Great with kids

Giant

Summary

About Dutch Schapendoes

The Dutch Schapendoes is a medium, shaggy-coated Dutch herding dog, lively and agile with a bouncy gait. Cheerful, people-oriented and playful, it suits active families. Intelligent but independent, it needs positive training, regular mental exercise and frequent grooming.

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About Pyrenean Mastiff

Large Spanish livestock guardian, the Pyrenean Mastiff is a giant, steady dog with a dense white coat and dark patches. Calm, observant and deeply loyal, it’s affectionate with family yet reserved with strangers, needing space, firm but gentle training, and experienced ownership.

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