Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Golden Retriever	Great Pyrenees
Origins	Scotland	Spain France
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	3	66
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Other Names	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat	Great Pyrenees, Patou, Chien Des Pyrénées, Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées, Montañés Del Pirineo, Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	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
Price	$1000-$2000	$500-$600

General Appearance - Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees

Size	Large	Giant
Weight	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees

Coat	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense Double
Colors	Golden Light	White
Grooming	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.	Great Pyreneess shed above average.

Characteristics - Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees

Temperament	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy	Affectionate Fearless Patient Confident Gentle Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Great Pyrenees's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.	Great Pyreneess are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Great Pyreneess are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Great Pyreneess are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.	Average to high: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Great Pyreneess are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.	Great Pyreneess strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Great Pyreneess have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Great Pyreneess have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Golden Retrievers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Great Pyreneess have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Great Pyreneess are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Great Pyreneess adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Great Pyreneess 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees

Stranger Friendly	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Great Pyreneess are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Great Pyreneess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees

Health Issues	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Addison's Disease Bloat Cataracts Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Great Pyreneess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Great Pyreneess have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Great Pyreneess don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 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
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Golden Retriever vs Great Pyrenees

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	6-9 puppies
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