A Detailed Comparison of the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

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French Bulldog Versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog or the Pyrenean Mastiff

French Bulldog versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Overview

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

Furthermore, the French Bulldog belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

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.

French Bulldog versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the French Bulldog 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.

Factor French Bulldog Pyrenean Mastiff
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 1/5
Height 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 24 to 31 inches
Life Span 11 to 14 years 10 to 13 years
Weight 16 to 28 pounds 130 to 200 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 11.5 years
Average Price $4610 No Data
Price Range $3100 – $5000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the French Bulldog 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 a French Bulldog is 86 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Pyrenean Mastiff is 78 out of 125.

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

    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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

  • French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs can be left alone for some time without problems.
  • French Bulldogs do not have the tendency to drool. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
  • French Bulldogs are very friendly towards strangers. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • French Bulldogs adapt well to apartment living. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • French Bulldogs are good for new dog owners. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff have low exercise needs.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff are very easy to train.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of French Bulldog versus Pyrenean Mastiff

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

    French Bulldogs weigh 16 to 28 pounds when fully grown. French Bulldogs are 11 to 12 inches tall 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: French Bulldog versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.

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

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    French Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Which one drools more, the French Bulldog or the Pyrenean Mastiff

    French Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    French Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Does the French Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    French Bulldogs 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.

    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.

    Wanderlust Potential: French Bulldog vs. Pyrenean Mastiff

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

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

    Do French Bulldogs shed more than Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    French Bulldogs shed moderately.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Do French Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs bark and howl, but not very much.

    How Kid-friendly are French Bulldogs and Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    French Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

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

    French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the French Bulldog Easier to Train than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to train.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the French Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    French Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Are French Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    French Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the French Bulldog or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Bulldog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the French Bulldog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the French Bulldog:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (75 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Pyrenean Mastiff vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Beaglier (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Pyrenean Mastiff vs Beaglier.
  • Chihuahua (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Pyrenean Mastiff vs Chihuahua.
  • Pug (83 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Pyrenean Mastiff vs Pug.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pyrenean Mastiff

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pyrenean Mastiff that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pyrenean Mastiff:

  • Central Asian Shepherd Dog (74 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog.
  • Estrela Mountain Dog (75 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Estrela Mountain Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (72 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the French Bulldog and how the Pyrenean Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the French Bulldog and of the Pyrenean Mastiff to other breeds:

    French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    French Bulldog versus Sealyham Terrier     French Bulldog versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     French Bulldog versus Collie     French Bulldog versus Japanese Chin     French Bulldog versus Shiba Inu     French Bulldog versus Miniature Pinscher     French Bulldog versus Chinook     French Bulldog versus Australian Terrier     French Bulldog versus Shetland Sheepdog     French Bulldog versus Frenchton     

    Pyrenean Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pyrenean Mastiff versus Black Mouth Cur     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Afghan Hound     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Cane Corso     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Mal Shi     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Chihuahua     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Vizsla     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Bloodhound     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Icelandic Sheepdog     

    Conclusion: French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the Pyrenean Mastiff better suits you and your family.