Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Comparison – Which dog is better Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Pastore Svizzero Bianco?

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Name	Great Pyrenees	Berger Blanc Suisse
Origins	Spain France	Switzerland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse. What other names are these breeds known by?	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Pastore Svizzero Bianco Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Great Pyrenees and a Berger Blanc Suisse. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Great Pyrenees and a Berger Blanc Suisse. Which breed is heavier?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Is a Great Pyrenees taller than a Berger Blanc Suisse?	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Great Pyrenees and a Berger Blanc Suisse. Which breed costs more?	$500-$600	$2500-$3000
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? 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.	Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare training requirements.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare alertness levels.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare territorial behaviors.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Great Pyrenees and a Berger Blanc Suisse. How do their temperaments differ?	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Active Intelligent Patient Gentle Strong Easygoing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse? Which can be better for hunting?	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

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare play drive and energy.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare adaptability levels.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?	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.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare climate tolerances.	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 Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Great Pyrenees and a Berger Blanc Suisse. Which breed is healthier?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Berger Blanc Suisse should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Allergies Bloat Joint Dysplasia

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare breed colors.	White	White
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare drooling amounts.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Great Pyrenees and a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare fur types.	Dense Double	Dense Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Do Great Pyrenees dogs shed more than Berger Blanc Suisse dogs?	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare kid-friendliness.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Can a Great Pyrenees and a Berger Blanc Suisse be friends? Do Great Pyrenees dogs get along with Berger Blanc Suisse dogs?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? 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 Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? 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 Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? 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 Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? 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 Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Berger Blanc Suisse breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Great Pyrenees or a Berger Blanc Suisse? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes 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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse. 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse. Which has larger litters?	6-9 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse. 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse. Which is more widely recognized?	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club

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