Kangal Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Kangal Dog | Great Pyrenees | Pyrenean Mastiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Turkey |  Spain  France | Spain |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Guard Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 492 | 66 | 330 |
| Reviews | 5 | 1 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Kangal Çoban Köpegi, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Sivas Kangal, Turkish Kangal | Great Pyrenees, Patou, Chien Des Pyrénées, Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées, Montañés Del Pirineo, Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus | Perro Mastin del Pireneo, Mastin d'Aragon, Mastín del Pirineo, Mostín d'o Pireneu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
| Breed Recognition |
American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc. |
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. Foundation Stock Service American Canine Association, Inc. |
| Price | $600-$800 | $500-$600 | $900-$1000 |
General Appearance - Kangal Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff
| Size | Giant | Giant | Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 110-145 pounds (50-66 kg), Female: 90-120 pounds (41-54 kg) | Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) | Male: 178-200 pounds (81-90 kg), Female: 200-220 pounds (90-100 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 127.5 pounds (58 kg), Female: 105 pounds (47.5 kg) | Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) | Male: 190 pounds (85 kg), Female: 210 pounds (95 kg) |
| Height | Male: 30-32 inches (77-86 cm), Female: 28-30 inches (72-77 cm) | Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) | Male: 29.5-31 inches (75-80 cm), Female: 26-28.5 inches (68-73 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 31 inches (81.5 cm), Female: 29 inches (74.5 cm) | Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) | Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (71 cm) |
Hair & Care - Kangal Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff
| Coat |
Double Dense |
Dense Double | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Gray Cream Black | White |
White Spotted Brown Grey Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Kangal Dog requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. | Advanced: The Pyrenean Mastiff requires a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Kangal Dogs are heavy shedders. | Great Pyreneess shed above average. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are heavy shedders. |
Characteristics - Kangal Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff
| Temperament |
Alert Independent Selfish Controlled Calm Protective Sensitive |
Affectionate Fearless Patient Confident Gentle Strong Willed |
Gentle Brave Noble Docile Protective |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Kangal Dog's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Great Pyrenees's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: Pyrenean Mastiff is an excellent dog breed. |
| Trainability | Kangal Dogs are quite easy to train. | Great Pyreneess are easy to train. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Kangal Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. | The Pyrenean Mastiff is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Pyrenean Mastiffs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Kangal Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Great Pyreneess are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Kangal Dogs are known to be antisocial. | Great Pyreneess are a social breed. | Pyrenean Mastiffs need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Kangal Dog rarely barks. | Average to high: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Pyrenean Mastiff rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Kangal Dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Great Pyreneess are one of the best watchdogs. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Kangal Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Great Pyreneess strongly protect their territory. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Kangal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Pyrenean Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Kangal Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Great Pyreneess have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Pyrenean Mastiffs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Kangal Dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Great Pyreneess have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Pyrenean Mastiffs have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Kangal Dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Great Pyreneess have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Pyrenean Mastiffs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
| Apartment Friendly | Kangal Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Great Pyreneess are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Kangal Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Great Pyreneess adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Pyrenean Mastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Kangal Dogs love being alone, they need their own free time. | 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately 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. |
Good With - Kangal Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff
| Stranger Friendly | Kangal Dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards strangers. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Kangal Dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Great Pyreneess are kid-friendly dogs. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Kangal Dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Great Pyreneess are cat-friendly dogs. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Kangal Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards other dogs. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Kangal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pyrenean Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Kangal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Kangal Dogs are generally with other pets. | Great Pyreneess are usually friendly towards other pets. | Pyrenean Mastiffs are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Kangal Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Great Pyreneess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Pyrenean Mastiffs 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 Kangal Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Pyrenean Mastiff 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 - Kangal Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff
| Health Issues | The Kangal Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs. | Very healthy dog breed. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | Fatty Tumors |
Addison's Disease Bloat Cataracts Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation |
Bloat Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 10-12 years | 8-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Kangal Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Great Pyreneess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Pyrenean Mastiffs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Kangal Dogs have an average exercise need. | Great Pyreneess have an average exercise need. | Pyrenean Mastiffs exercise need is minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Kangal Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Great Pyreneess don't need too much sleep. | Pyrenean Mastiffs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. | High: The Pyrenean Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pyrenean Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Kangal Dog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Pyrenean Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Kangal Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Pyrenean Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. |
Reproducibility - Kangal Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Pyrenean Mastiff
| 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 | 5-10 puppies | 6-9 puppies | 1-10 puppies, average 5 |
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