Great Pyrenees vs Pomeranian
Compare Great Pyrenees to Pomeranians. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Spain
Germany
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1500 AD
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
None
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Great Pyrenees
Pomeranian
