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Name	Australian Shepherd	Great Pyrenees	Mastiff
Origins	United States	Spain France	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	17	66	28
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$600	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff trainability comparison.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Great Pyrenees dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff?	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Great Pyrenees and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff energy level comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Australian Shepherd, Great Pyrenees and Mastiff color?	Black Red Blue Merle	White	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff?	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees or Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees and Mastiff have?	6-9 puppies, average 7	6-9 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Australian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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