Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Comparison – Which dog is better Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Chindo?

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Name	Great Pyrenees	Korean Jindo
Origins	Spain France	Korea
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Great Pyrenees and Korean Jindo. 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	Chindo Jin Dog Jindo Jindo Gae Jindo Gu Jindogae Korean Jindo Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Great Pyrenees and a Korean Jindo. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Great Pyrenees and a Korean Jindo. Which breed is heavier?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo? Is a Great Pyrenees taller than a Korean Jindo?	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Great Pyrenees and a Korean Jindo. Which breed costs more?	$500-$600	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? 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 Korean Jindo dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare training requirements.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare alertness levels.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare territorial behaviors.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Great Pyrenees and a Korean Jindo. How do their temperaments differ?	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Active Intelligent Loyal Bold Faithful Brave
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Korean Jindo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Korean Jindo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo?	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Korean Jindo 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 Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal. 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 Korean Jindo? Compare play drive and energy.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Korean Jindo breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare adaptability levels.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Korean Jindo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo?	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.	Korean Jindo dogs handle alone time quite well.

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Korean Jindo: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? 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 Korean Jindo 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 Korean Jindo. Which breed is healthier?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo?	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Korean Jindo 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 Korean Jindo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	No data available

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare activity levels.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Korean Jindo 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 Korean Jindo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? 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.	Low: The Korean Jindo has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Great Pyrenees and Korean Jindo? Compare breed colors.	White	Black Gray White Brindle Black & Tan Red Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare drooling amounts.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Great Pyrenees and a Korean Jindo? Compare fur types.	Dense Double	Dense Double
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? 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.	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 Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo? Do Great Pyrenees dogs shed more than Korean Jindo dogs?	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? Compare kid-friendliness.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Korean Jindo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Korean Jindo 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 Great Pyrenees or Korean Jindo?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo 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 Korean Jindo? Can a Great Pyrenees and a Korean Jindo be friends? Do Great Pyrenees dogs get along with Korean Jindo dogs?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Korean Jindo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Korean Jindo 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.	Korean Jindos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Korean Jindo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? 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 Korean Jindo? 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.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? 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 Korean Jindo? 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 Korean Jindo? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Great Pyrenees or a Korean Jindo? 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 Korean Jindo. 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 Korean Jindo Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Great Pyrenees and Korean Jindo. Which has larger litters?	6-9 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Great Pyrenees and Korean Jindo breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Great Pyrenees and Korean Jindo. 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 Korean Jindo Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Great Pyrenees and Korean Jindo. 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 Korean Jindo. 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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Great Pyrenees and Korean Jindo. 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	No data available

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