Great Pyrenees vs Pointer
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Pointers.
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1650 AD
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Great Pyrenees
Pointer
