Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky
Compare Great Pyrenees to Siberian Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Spain
Russia
Origin Year
-3000 BC
900 AD
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
None
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Siberian Husky
