German Wirehaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees
Compare German Wirehaired Pointers to Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
55-65 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
Germany
Spain
Origin Year
1870 AD
-3000 BC
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
9-12 Years
10-12 Years
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
German Wirehaired Pointer
Great Pyrenees
