Jämthund
VS
Great Pyrenees
Jämthund vs Great Pyrenees
Compare Jämthund and Great Pyrenees 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
Jämthund
Great Pyrenees
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 65 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
34 – 60 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Jämthund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
Summary
About Jämthund
The Jämthund is a large, wolf‑like Scandinavian spitz bred for elk hunting in harsh Nordic forests. It has a thick grey double coat, curled tail, and calm, loyal nature. Intelligent and independent, it needs experienced handling, rigorous daily exercise, and regular mental work.
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.
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