Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Comparison – Which dog is better Bucovina Shepherd or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées?

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Name	Bukovina Sheepdog	Great Pyrenees
Origins	Romania	Spain France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees. What other names are these breeds known by?	Bucovina Shepherd Bucovina Wolf Dog Bukovina Bukovinak Caine Ciobanesc de Bucovina Capau Ciobanesc de Bucovina Dulau Southeastern European Shepherd Bucovina Sheepdog	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Bukovina Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Giant	Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Bukovina Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 110–200 pounds (50–90 kg), Female: 110–180 pounds (50–80 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 155 pounds (70 kg), Female: 145 pounds (65 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees? Is a Bukovina Sheepdog taller than a Great Pyrenees?	Male: 27–31 inch (68–78 cm), Female: 25–28 inch (64–72 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?	Male: 29 inch (73 cm), Female: 26.5 inch (68 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Bukovina Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees. Which breed costs more?	$700-$1000	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees?	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.

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare training requirements.	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare alertness levels.	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare territorial behaviors.	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Bukovina Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees. How do their temperaments differ?	Courageous Devoted Calm	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees?	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees?	High: Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees?	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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? What's the difference between Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees? Which can be better for hunting?	Bukovina Sheepdog 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

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Bukovina Sheepdog 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
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare play drive and energy.	Bukovina Sheepdogs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bukovina Sheepdog 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

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Bukovina Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Bukovina Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have an 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Bukovina Sheepdog bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bukovina Sheepdog: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Bukovina Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees. Which breed is healthier?	Bukovina Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees?	Frequent The Bukovina Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare activity levels.	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees?	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bukovina Sheepdog'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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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare daily food needs.	6 to 8 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

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees? Compare breed colors.	Clear white Black with red-fawn reflections White-beige with distinct patches of grey	White
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare maintenance needs.	Advanced: The Bukovina Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare drooling amounts.	The Bukovina Sheepdog is an average drooler. See more.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Bukovina Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Bukovina Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees? Compare fur types.	Rough Thick	Dense Double
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees? Do Bukovina Sheepdog dogs shed more than Great Pyrenees dogs?	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs shed above average. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare kid-friendliness.	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bukovina Sheepdog 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 Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?	Bukovina Sheepdog 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees?	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bukovina Sheepdog or Great Pyrenees? Can a Bukovina Sheepdog and a Great Pyrenees be friends? Do Bukovina Sheepdog dogs get along with Great Pyrenees dogs?	Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees?	Yes Bukovina Sheepdog 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 Bukovina Sheepdog 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?	Bukovina Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Bukovina Sheepdog 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Bukovina Sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees. Which has larger litters?	4-10 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Bukovina Sheepdog vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Bukovina Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees. Which is more widely recognized?	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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