Great Pyrenees
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Great Pyrenees vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Great Pyrenees and Portuguese Podengo 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
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
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
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Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
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 Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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