Breed Comparison: Great Pyrenees Versus Peek A Poo

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Great Pyrenees Versus Peek A Poo: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo? 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 Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo 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 Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo 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 Great Pyrenees and for the Peek A Poo. 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 Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Great Pyrenees or the Peek A Poo.

Great Pyrenees versus Peek A Poo: Overview

A very important difference between the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Pyrenees is a giant-sized dog while the Peek A Poo is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Peek A Poo belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Great Pyrenees versus Peek A Poo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Great Pyrenees to the Peek A Poo 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 Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo

Factor Great Pyrenees Peek A Poo
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Easy To Train 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 15 years
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Height 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder Up to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Weight 85 to 160 pounds 4 to 20 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $830 $1430
Price Range $500 – $1000 $1000 – $1800
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Auburn
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Optigen
  • Patellar Luxation
  • No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Pyrenees 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 Peek A Poo. 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 Great Pyrenees is 63 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Peek A Poo is 84 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Peek A Poo is a better pet than the Great Pyrenees. So, you should get the Peek A Poo!

    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 Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo

    Below is a list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo are most different:

  • Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Peek A Poos adapt well to apartment living.
  • Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Peek A Poos are good for new dog owners.
  • Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Peek A Poos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Great Pyreneess have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Peek A Poos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Great Pyreneess do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Peek A Poos do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • The Similarities Between the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo

    The Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo are most similar:

  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo 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 Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo are very playful.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Peek A Poo

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo.

    Great Pyreneess weigh 85 to 160 pounds when fully grown. Great Pyreneess are 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Peek A Poos weigh 4 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Peek A Poos are Up to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Great Pyrenees versus Peek A Poo

    The lifespan of Great Pyreneess is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Great Pyreneess is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Peek A Poos is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Peek A Poos is 12.5 years.

    Peek A Poos live longer than Great Pyreneess.

    Price of Great Pyrenees versus Price of Peek A Poo

    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 reviewing the prices of 352 Great Pyrenees puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Peek A Poo puppy is $1430. The price of the Peek A Poo typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of the Peek A Poo can be as low as $750 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 120 Peek A Poo puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Peek A Poo is more expensive than the Great Pyrenees.

    Great Pyrenees Peek A Poo
    Average Price $830 $1430
    Price Range $500 to $1000 $1000 to $1800

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Pyrenees and Peek A Poo. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Pyrenees puppies or how many Peek A Poo puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Pyreneess. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Pyreneess. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Peek A Poos?

    A breakdown of the prices of Peek A Poos?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Pyrenees puppy or the Peek A Poo 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills 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: Great Pyrenees versus Peek A Poo

    Great Pyreneess can be left alone only for a short time.

    Peek A Poos do not like to be left alone.

    Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Peek A Poos?

    Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Peek A Poos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Peek A Poo

    Great Pyreneess do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Peek A Poos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Pyrenees or the Peek A Poo?

    Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom.

    Peek A Poos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Great Pyrenees Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Peek A Poo?

    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.

    Peek A Poos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Peek A Poos?

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

    Peek A Poos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Peek A Poos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Great Pyreneess can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Peek A Poos can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Peek A Poo

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

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

    Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Peek A Poos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Great Pyreneess can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Peek A Poos cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Pyrenees or the Peek A Poo?

    Great Pyreneess get along very well with other dogs.

    Peek A Poos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Peek A Poos?

    Great Pyreneess are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Peek A Poos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Great Pyreneess and Peek A Poos?

    Great Pyreneess get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Peek A Poos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Peek A Poo?

    Great Pyreneess are not easy to train.

    Peek A Poos are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Great Pyrenees Better for Apartment Owners than the Peek A Poo?

    Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Peek A Poos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Pyrenees or the Peek A Poo?

    Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Peek A Poos are very good for new dog owners.

    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:

  • Black and Tan Coonhound (73 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Peek A Poo vs Black and Tan Coonhound.
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (72 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Peek A Poo vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
  • Treeing Walker Coonhound (75 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Peek A Poo vs Treeing Walker Coonhound.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Peek A Poo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Peek A Poo 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 Peek A Poo:

  • Maltese (81 percent match with Peek A Poo). Here is our comparison of the Great Pyrenees vs Maltese.
  • Pomapoo (84 percent match with Peek A Poo). Here is our comparison of the Great Pyrenees vs Pomapoo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Great Pyrenees and how the Peek A Poo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Great Pyrenees and of the Peek A Poo to other breeds:

    Great Pyrenees Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Peek A Poo Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Great Pyrenees versus Peek A Poo. 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 Great Pyrenees and the Peek A Poo better suits you and your family.