Pyrenean Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Pyrenean Shepherd and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is better: Pyrenean Shepherd or Shetland Sheepdog or Swedish Lapphund?
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| Name | Pyrenean Shepherd | Shetland Sheepdog | Swedish Lapphund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  France |  Scotland |  Sweden |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 180 | 24 | 328 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Berger Des Pyrénées, Petit Berger, Pyrenees Sheepdog, Pyr Shep | Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie (obsolete), Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete), Toonie Dog (obsolete), Sheltie | Svensk lapphund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. |
| Breed Recognition |
American Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain United Kennel Club |
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 Canadian Canine Registry |
American Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
| Price | $500-$800 | $800-$1000 | $400-$600 |
General Appearance - Pyrenean Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund
| Size | Medium | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15–32 pounds (7–15 kg) | 14-27 pounds (6-12 kg) | Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 15–32 pounds (7–15 kg) | 20.5 pounds (9 kg) | Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg) |
| Height | 15.5-18.5 inches (39-47 cm) | 13-16 inches (33-41 cm) | Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 15.5-18.5 inches (43 cm) | 14.5 inches (37 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) |
Hair & Care - Pyrenean Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund
| Coat |
Rough Smooth | Dense | Fluffy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Fawn White Brindle Gray Black |
White Blue Merle Sable Tan Black |
White Brown Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Pyrenean Shepherd requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Pyrenean Shepherds shed moderately. | Shetland Sheepdogs shed moderately. | Swedish Lapphunds are heavy shedders. |
Characteristics - Pyrenean Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund
| Temperament |
Bossy Dedicated Trainable Clever Energetic Watchful |
Affectionate Gentle Lively Responsive Friendly Intelligent Playful |
Affectionate Kind Trainable Alert Lively Versatile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: Swedish Lapphund's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Pyrenean Shepherds are quite easy to train. | Shetland Sheepdogs are quite easy to train. | Swedish Lapphunds are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Pyrenean Shepherd is a playful breed. | Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Shetland Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Swedish Lapphunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Pyrenean Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Shetland Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Swedish Lapphunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Pyrenean Shepherds need for social interaction is average. | Shetland Sheepdogs are a social breed. | Swedish Lapphunds are a social breed. |
| Barking | High: The Pyrenean Shepherd is a very vocal breed. | High: The Shetland Sheepdog is a very vocal breed. | High: The Swedish Lapphund is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Pyrenean Shepherds are good watchdogs. | Shetland Sheepdogs are good watchdogs. | Swedish Lapphunds are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Pyrenean Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. | Shetland Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Swedish Lapphunds are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Pyrenean Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Pyrenean Shepherds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Shetland Sheepdogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Swedish Lapphunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Pyrenean Shepherds tend to escape less than other breeds. | Shetland Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Pyrenean Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Shetland Sheepdogs 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. | Swedish Lapphunds don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Pyrenean Shepherds are apartment-friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Swedish Lapphunds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Pyrenean Shepherds don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Shetland Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Swedish Lapphunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Shetland Sheepdogs 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. | Swedish Lapphunds 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. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Pyrenean Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund
| Stranger Friendly | Pyrenean Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Pyrenean Shepherds are kid-friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphunds are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Pyrenean Shepherds are average friendly towards cats. | Shetland Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphunds are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Pyrenean Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Shetland Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphunds are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Pyrenean Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Pyrenean Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people. | Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Pyrenean Shepherds are generally with other pets. | Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Swedish Lapphunds are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Pyrenean Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Shetland Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Swedish Lapphunds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Pyrenean Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Pyrenean Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund
| Health Issues | Pyrenean Shepherds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems |
Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Haemophilia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Trichiasis Von Willebrand's Disease |
Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections |
| Life Expectancy | 15-17 years | 12-14 years | 10-13 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Pyrenean Shepherds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Shetland Sheepdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Swedish Lapphunds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Pyrenean Shepherds need a lot of exercises. | Shetland Sheepdogs have an average exercise need. | Swedish Lapphunds need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Pyrenean Shepherds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Shetland Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Swedish Lapphunds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pyrenean Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Pyrenean Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Pyrenean Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Pyrenean Shepherd vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund
| 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 | 4 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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