Great Pyrenees
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great Pyrenees vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Great Pyrenees and Bavarian Mountain Hound 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
Great Pyrenees
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
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
Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super 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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