Great Pyrenees vs Newfoundland
Compare Great Pyrenees to Newfoundlands. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
100-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Origin Country
Spain
Canada
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1600 AD
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
0-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Great Pyrenees
Newfoundland
