Great Pyrenees
VS
Japanese Spitz
Great Pyrenees vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Great Pyrenees and Japanese Spitz 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
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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