Great Pyrenees vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Great Pyrenees and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Great Pyrenees
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Great Pyrenees
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
65 – 80 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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
Very Smart
Giant
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
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 Bavarian Mountain Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic scent hound bred in Bavaria for tracking wounded game. Calm and reserved with strangers but affectionate with family, it has a short red‑to‑fawn coat and excels in scent work. Best for active homes that enjoy regular outdoor and mental activity.
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