Great Pyrenees vs Sheltie
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Shelties.
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1909 AD
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
None
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Great Pyrenees
Sheltie
