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Name	Great Pyrenees	Berger Blanc Suisse	German Spitz
Origins	Spain France	Switzerland	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	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	Deutscher Spitz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	Giant	Large	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or Berger Blanc Suisse? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz weight comparison:	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)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 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)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz height comparison:	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)	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 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)	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$2500-$3000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz intelligence:	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.	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz trainability comparison.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Active Intelligent Patient Gentle Strong Easygoing	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Sensitive: German Spitz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz?	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.	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	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.	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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.	German Spitz dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz playfulness comparison:	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed. See more.	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz?	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.	Average to High: The German Spitz 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 Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Spitz indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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.	Average: German Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 German Spitz bite force: Weak.
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 Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz mouthiness comparison:	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.	German Spitz dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Allergies Bloat Joint Dysplasia	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	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.	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Berger Blanc Suisse and German Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz energy level comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Spitz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? 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.	German Spitz dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	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.	German Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	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.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	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.	Low to Average: The German Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz coat comparison:	Dense Double	Dense Straight	Dense Straight
Colors What are the original Great Pyrenees, Berger Blanc Suisse and German Spitz color?	White	White	Black White Orange Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or {name3 shedding:	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	German Spitz 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: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz 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, Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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.	The German Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly 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.	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	German Spitz 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 Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz?	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.	Yes German Spitz 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.	No German Spitz 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.	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz 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: Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse or German Spitz? 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?	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.	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?	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.	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: Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz?	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.	Not really German Spitz 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?	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.	Not really 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz 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 Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse and German Spitz have?	6-9 puppies	6-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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. 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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