Great Pyrenees
VS
King Charles Spaniel
Great Pyrenees vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare Great Pyrenees and King Charles Spaniel 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
King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
29 – 30 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
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 King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.
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