Great Pyrenees
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great Pyrenees vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Great Pyrenees and German Spitz – Mittelspitz 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
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small
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 German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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