Great Pyrenees vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Cane Corso – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Great Pyrenees | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Cane Corso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Spain  France |  Turkey |  Italy |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 66 | 86 | 37 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Other Names | Great Pyrenees, Patou, Chien Des Pyrénées, Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées, Montañés Del Pirineo, Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus | Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara Bas, Kangal Dog, Kham Kepiji Dogs, Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs | Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio |
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| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | 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 |
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 | No set |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club |
| Price | $500-$600 | $500-$600 | $1500-$2000 |
General Appearance - Great Pyrenees vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Cane Corso
| Size | Giant | Large | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) | Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg) | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) | Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg) | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) | Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) | Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) |
Hair & Care - Great Pyrenees vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Cane Corso
| Coat |
Dense Double | Fine | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | White |
Biscuit White Brindle Liver Blue Fawn Red |
Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Great Pyreneess shed above average. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are heavy shedders. | Cane Corsos shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Great Pyrenees vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Cane Corso
| Temperament |
Affectionate Fearless Patient Confident Gentle Strong Willed |
Bold Independent Proud Confident Intelligent Steady |
Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Great Pyrenees's has average obedience intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Great Pyreneess are easy to train. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are quite easy to train. | Cane Corsos are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Cane Corsos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Great Pyreneess are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Great Pyreneess are a social breed. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are kinda antisocial. | Cane Corsos are a social breed. |
| Barking | Average to high: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. | Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally. | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Great Pyreneess are one of the best watchdogs. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Great Pyreneess strongly protect their territory. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody. |
High The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a high chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Great Pyreneess have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Cane Corsos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Great Pyreneess have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home. | Cane Corsos tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Great Pyreneess have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Great Pyreneess are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Cane Corsos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Great Pyreneess adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Cane Corsos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | 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. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs handle alone time quite well. | Cane Corsos 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. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Great Pyrenees vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Cane Corso
| Stranger Friendly | Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards strangers. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Great Pyreneess are kid-friendly dogs. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children. |
| Cat Friendly | Great Pyreneess are cat-friendly dogs. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards other dogs. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not dog-friendly. | Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people. | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Great Pyreneess are usually friendly towards other pets. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Great Pyreneess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Cane Corsos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
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. |
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. |
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) |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Yes 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. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Great Pyrenees vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Cane Corso
| Health Issues | Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs. | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems |
Addison's Disease Bloat Cataracts Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation | No set |
Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-13 years | 10-11 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Great Pyreneess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Great Pyreneess have an average exercise need. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average exercise need. | Cane Corsos have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Great Pyreneess don't need too much sleep. | Anatolian Shepherd Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers cold weather The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler. | The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Great Pyrenees vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Cane Corso
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-9 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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