Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Taco Terrier?

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Name	Great Pyrenees	Taco Terrier
Origins	Spain France	England Mexico
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting 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	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Is the Great Pyrenees bigger than the Taco Terrier breed? Is a Great Pyrenees smaller than a Taco Terrier?	Giant	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier weight comparison:	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	7-10 pounds (3-5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	8.5 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Is a Great Pyrenees taller than a Taco Terrier?	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	8-10 inches (20-30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	9 inches (25 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Great Pyrenees and Taco Terrier?	$500-$600	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier?	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 Taco Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier smarter? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Taco Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Taco Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier?	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Taco Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? 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.	Taco Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Playful Friendly Affectionate Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Taco Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Taco Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Taco Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier playfulness comparison:	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Taco Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	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 Taco Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier 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.	Average: Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier?	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.	Taco Terrier 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Taco Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Great Pyrenees more dangerous than a Taco Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Taco Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Taco Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Legg-perthes Disease Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease Demodectic Mange Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Taco Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees and Taco Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Great Pyrenees and Taco Terrier?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Taco Terrier: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier energy level comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Taco Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Taco Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Taco Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Does the Great Pyrenees breed eat more than the Taco Terrier breed?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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 Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier coat comparison:	Dense Double	Wiry
Colors What are the original Great Pyrenees and Taco Terrier color? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier color comparison:	White	Black Tan Red White Brown Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Taco Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Do Great Pyrenees dogs shed more than Taco Terrier dogs?	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Taco Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Taco Terrier is an average drooler. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Taco Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Taco Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Taco Terrier?	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Taco Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier? Can a Great Pyrenees and a Taco Terrier be friends? Do Great Pyrenees dogs get along with Taco Terrier dogs?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Taco Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Taco Terrier 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 Taco Terrier 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.	Taco Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Taco Terrier? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier?	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Taco Terrier 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.
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.

Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Great Pyrenees and Taco Terrier have? Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier litter size comparison:	6-9 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Great Pyrenees vs Taco Terrier 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.
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.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 Hybrid Club Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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