Great Pyrenees
VS
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Great Pyrenees vs Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Compare Great Pyrenees and Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog 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
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
62 – 74 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
35 – 52 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
11 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
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
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Giant
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 Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Large, white Italian livestock guardian, the Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog is powerful, weather‑resistant and deeply loyal yet reserved with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed and highly watchful, it needs space, secure fencing, experienced handling and regular coat care to thrive.
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