Breed Comparison: Bluetick Coonhound Versus Pyrenean Shepherd

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Bluetick Coonhound Versus Pyrenean Shepherd: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd? 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Bluetick Coonhound and for the Pyrenean Shepherd. 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd.

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

Bluetick Coonhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd: Overview

A very important difference between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bluetick Coonhound is a medium-sized dog while the Pyrenean Shepherd is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Shepherd belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

Bluetick Coonhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bluetick Coonhound to the Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd

Factor Bluetick Coonhound Pyrenean Shepherd
Life Span 10 to 12 years 15 to 17 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 2/5
Height 23 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder 15 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 1/5
Weight 45 to 100 pounds 25 to 30 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 16.0 years
Average Price $830 No Data
Price Range $465 – $1200 No Data
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 75.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Hip Dysplasia
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  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Shepherd. 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 Bluetick Coonhound is 72 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pyrenean Shepherd is 72 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pyrenean Shepherd is not better or worse than the Bluetick Coonhound. So, you can get the Pyrenean Shepherd or the Bluetick Coonhound!

    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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd

    Below is a list of where the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are most different:

    • Bluetick Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Pyrenean Shepherds adapt well to apartment living.
    • Bluetick Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Pyrenean Shepherds 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd

    The Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are most similar:

    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are not easy to train.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Bluetick Coonhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd.

    Bluetick Coonhounds weigh 45 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Bluetick Coonhounds are 23 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Pyrenean Shepherds weigh 25 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Pyrenean Shepherds are 15 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd

    The lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pyrenean Shepherds is between 15 to 17 years. The average lifespan of Pyrenean Shepherds is 16.0 years.

    Pyrenean Shepherds live longer than Bluetick Coonhounds.

    Temperament of the Bluetick Coonhound Versus the Pyrenean Shepherd

    The Bluetick Coonhound has a better temperament than the Pyrenean Shepherd.

    This is because the temperament score for the Bluetick Coonhound is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Pyrenean Shepherd is 75.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Bluetick Coonhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 75.0 percent, the Pyrenean Shepherd has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd by measuring the temperaments of 2 Bluetick Coonhounds and 4 Pyrenean Shepherds.

    Health Problems of Bluetick Coonhound versus Health Problems of Pyrenean Shepherd

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Pyrenean Shepherd is prone to more genetic health problems than the Bluetick Coonhound.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Pyrenean Shepherd than for the Bluetick Coonhound.

    1 health tests are recommended for Bluetick Coonhound while 5 tests are recommended for the Pyrenean Shepherd.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Bluetick Coonhounds and in Pyrenean Shepherds.

    Bluetick Coonhound Health Problems

    Bluetick Coonhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Bluetick Coonhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Bluetick Coonhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Bluetick Coonhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Bluetick Coonhounds for:

  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Bluetick Coonhounds here.

    Pyrenean Shepherd Health Problems

    Pyrenean Shepherds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pyrenean Shepherd puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pyrenean Shepherd puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pyrenean Shepherd breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pyrenean Shepherds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pyrenean Shepherds here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bluetick Coonhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Pyrenean Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bluetick Coonhounds shed more than Pyrenean Shepherds?

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Pyrenean Shepherds shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Pyrenean Shepherd

    Bluetick Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pyrenean Shepherds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Pyrenean Shepherd?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Pyrenean Shepherds are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Bluetick Coonhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyrenean Shepherd?

    Bluetick Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Pyrenean Shepherds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Bluetick Coonhounds Bark and Howl? What about Pyrenean Shepherds?

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

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

    Can Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyrenean Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Pyrenean Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bluetick Coonhound vs. Pyrenean Shepherd

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

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

    Can Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyrenean Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Pyrenean Shepherd?

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Pyrenean Shepherds do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Bluetick Coonhounds good family dogs? What about Pyrenean Shepherds?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Bluetick Coonhounds and Pyrenean Shepherds?

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Easier to Train than the Pyrenean Shepherd?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not easy to train.

    Pyrenean Shepherds are not easy to train.

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyrenean Shepherd?

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Pyrenean Shepherds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Pyrenean Shepherd?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Conclusion: Bluetick Coonhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd. 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Pyrenean Shepherd better suits you and your family.