Breed Comparison: Bloodhound Versus Pyrenean Mastiff

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Bloodhound Versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bloodhound and for the Pyrenean Mastiff. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bloodhound or the Pyrenean Mastiff.

Bloodhound versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bloodhound is a large-sized dog while the Pyrenean Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Bloodhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Pyrenean Mastiff belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Bloodhound versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bloodhound to the Pyrenean Mastiff based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff

Factor Bloodhound Pyrenean Mastiff
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 3/5
Life Span 11 to 15 years 10 to 13 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 4/5
Height 23 to 27 inches ttall at the shoulder 24 to 31 inches
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Weight 80 to 110 pounds 130 to 200 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.5 years
Average Price $920 No Data
Price Range $700 – $1000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bloodhound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pyrenean Mastiff. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Bloodhound is 64 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pyrenean Mastiff is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pyrenean Mastiff is a better pet than the Bloodhound. So, you should get the Pyrenean Mastiff!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff

    Below is a list of where the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are most different:

    • Bloodhounds are very friendly towards strangers. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs are not very friendly towards strangers.
    • Bloodhounds are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs are not prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Bloodhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    The Similarities Between the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff

    The Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are most similar:

    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff have a very high tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

    Size Comparison of Bloodhound versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

    Bloodhounds weigh 80 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Bloodhounds are 23 to 27 inches ttall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Pyrenean Mastiffs weigh 130 to 200 pounds when fully grown. Pyrenean Mastiffs are 24 to 31 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bloodhound versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    The lifespan of Bloodhounds is between 11 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Bloodhounds is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiffs is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiffs is 11.5 years.

    Bloodhounds live longer than Pyrenean Mastiffs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bloodhound versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    Bloodhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Do Bloodhounds shed more than Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    Bloodhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Bloodhound or the Pyrenean Mastiff

    Bloodhounds have a very high tendency to drool.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bloodhound or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Bloodhounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Bloodhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Bloodhounds have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Bloodhounds Bark and Howl? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    Bloodhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Bloodhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bloodhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bloodhound vs. Pyrenean Mastiff

    Bloodhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Bloodhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bloodhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bloodhound or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Bloodhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Bloodhounds good family dogs? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    Bloodhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bloodhounds and Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    Bloodhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bloodhound Easier to Train than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Bloodhounds are fairly easy to train.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Bloodhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Bloodhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bloodhound or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Bloodhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bloodhound versus Pyrenean Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bloodhound and the Pyrenean Mastiff better suits you and your family.