Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Frenchton Versus Great Pyrenees: Introduction
- Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees: Overview
- Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees
- The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees
- Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees
- Price of Frenchton versus Price of Great Pyrenees
- Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees
- Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Pyrenees?
- Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees
- Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Great Pyreneess?
- Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Great Pyrenees
- Do Frenchtons shed more than Great Pyreneess?
- Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Great Pyrenees?
- Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Great Pyreneess?
- How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Great Pyreneess?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Pyrenees
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees. Which One is a Better Pet?
Frenchton Versus Great Pyrenees: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees? 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 Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees 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 Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees 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 Frenchton and for the Great Pyrenees. 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 Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees
Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees: Overview
A very important difference between the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Frenchton is a small-sized dog while the Great Pyrenees is a giant-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Frenchton belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Great Pyrenees 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.
Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Frenchton to the Great Pyrenees 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 | Frenchton | Great Pyrenees |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 11 to 14 inches | 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Weight | 15 to 25 pounds | 85 to 160 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2130 | $830 |
| Price Range | $1650 – $2500 | $500 – $1000 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*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 Frenchton 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 Great Pyrenees. 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 Frenchton is 95 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Great Pyrenees is 63 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Frenchton is a better pet than the Great Pyrenees. So, you should get the Frenchton!
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 Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees
Below is a list of where the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees are most different:
The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees
The Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees.
Frenchtons weigh 15 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Frenchtons are 11 to 14 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Great Pyreneess weigh 85 to 160 pounds when fully grown. Great Pyreneess are 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Frenchton versus Price of Great Pyrenees
The average price of the Frenchton puppy is $2130. The price of the Frenchton typically ranges from $1650 – $2500. However, the price of a Frenchton can be as low as $800 and as high as $8000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 230 Frenchton puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Great Pyrenees puppy is $830. The price of the Great Pyrenees typically ranges from $500 – $1000. However, the price of a Great Pyrenees can be as low as $195 and as high as $2825. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 352 Great Pyrenees puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Frenchton is more expensive than the Great Pyrenees.
| Frenchton | Great Pyrenees | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2130 | $830 |
| Price Range | $1650 to $2500 | $500 to $1000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Frenchton and Great Pyrenees. For different price points, the charts show how many Frenchton puppies or how many Great Pyrenees puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Great Pyreneess
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Frenchton puppy or the Great Pyrenees puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees
Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.
Great Pyreneess can be left alone only for a short time.
Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Pyrenees?
Frenchtons 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.
Great Pyreneess 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.
Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather?
Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Great Pyreneess can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather?
Frenchtons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Great Pyreneess can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees
Frenchtons drool moderately.
Great Pyreneess do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Great Pyreneess?
Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.
Great Pyreneess are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Great Pyrenees
Frenchtons have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Great Pyreneess have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Do Frenchtons shed more than Great Pyreneess?
Frenchtons shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Great Pyrenees?
Frenchtons are very easy to train.
Great Pyreneess are not easy to train.
Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Great Pyrenees?
Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.
Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees?
Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.
Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Great Pyreneess?
Frenchtons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Great Pyreneess are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Great Pyreneess?
Frenchtons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Great Pyreneess get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees?
Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.
Great Pyreneess get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Great Pyrenees?
Frenchtons are very easy to groom.
Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Frenchton 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 Frenchton:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Pyrenees
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Frenchton and how the Great Pyrenees compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Frenchton and of the Great Pyrenees to other breeds:
Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds
Frenchton versus Dogo Argentino Frenchton versus Black Russian Terrier Frenchton versus Japanese Spitz Frenchton versus German Shorthaired Pointer Frenchton versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Frenchton versus Irish Setter Frenchton versus Alaskan Klee Kai Frenchton versus Bouvier des Flandres Frenchton versus Pomsky Frenchton versus Whoodle
Great Pyrenees Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Pyrenees versus Affenhuahua Great Pyrenees versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees versus Basset Hound Great Pyrenees versus Akbash Great Pyrenees versus Havanese Great Pyrenees versus Black Mouth Cur Great Pyrenees versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Great Pyrenees versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Great Pyrenees versus Borzoi Great Pyrenees versus Bracco Italiano
Conclusion: Frenchton versus Great Pyrenees. 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 Frenchton and the Great Pyrenees better suits you and your family.