Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Great Pyrenees.
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1865 AD
-3000 BC
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
