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Name	Bluetick Coonhound	Blue Heeler	Great Pyrenees
Origins	United States	Australia	Spain France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bluetick Hound	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Which is the smallest dog, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Large	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Blue Heeler? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees weight comparison:	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$400-$800	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Frequent: The Bluetick Coonhound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Blue Heeler 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.
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Trainability Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees trainability comparison.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Friendly Gentle	Active Protective Alert Intelligent Hard working Resourceful	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Bluetick Coonhound 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees?	High: Bluetick Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Blue Heeler 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees playfulness comparison:	Average: Bluetick Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees?	A lot: Bluetick Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bluetick Coonhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bluetick Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees 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 Bluetick Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees mouthiness comparison:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees?	Bluetick Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Bloat Krabbe's Disease	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Bluetick Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).
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Life Expectancy Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees lifespan comparison. How long do Bluetick Coonhound, Blue Heeler and Great Pyrenees breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees energy level comparison:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	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
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Bluetick Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler'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.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees coat comparison:	Fine	Dense	Dense Double
Colors What are the original Bluetick Coonhound, Blue Heeler and Great Pyrenees color?	Black Tan Blue Ticked	Blue Red speckled Blue speckled Blue Mottled Red Mottled	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Bluetick Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or {name3 shedding:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees?	Medium ⏺ The Bluetick Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bluetick Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Blue Heeler 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.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees 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 Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees?	Yes Bluetick Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Blue Heeler 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bluetick Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bluetick Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees 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: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Great Pyrenees? 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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees?	Not really Bluetick Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Blue Heeler 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.
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.	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.
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.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees 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 Bluetick Coonhound and Blue Heeler and Great Pyrenees have?	6-8 puppies	1-7 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available	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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