Great Pyrenees
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Great Pyrenees vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Great Pyrenees and Standard Schnauzer 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
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
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 Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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