Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Great Pyrenees
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Great Pyrenees
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Great Pyrenees
Large, calm livestock guardian from the Pyrenees, the Great Pyrenees is a powerful white, heavy‑shedding dog with a thick coat and double dewclaws. Gentle yet strongly protective, it needs secure fencing, steady socialization, mental stimulation, and experienced, patient handling.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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