Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Pyrenees Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Great Pyrenees versus Puggle: Overview
- Great Pyrenees versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Great Pyrenees versus Puggle
- Price of Great Pyrenees versus Price of Puggle
- Adopting the Great Pyrenees versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Pyrenees versus Puggle
- Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Puggle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Pyrenees or the Puggle?
- Does the Great Pyrenees Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Puggle
- Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Pyrenees or the Puggle?
- Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Great Pyreneess and Puggles?
- Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Pyrenees
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Great Pyrenees versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Pyrenees Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle? 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 Puggle 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 Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle 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 Puggle. 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 Puggle.
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 Puggle.
Great Pyrenees versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Pyrenees is a giant-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-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 Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Great Pyrenees versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Pyrenees to the Puggle 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 Puggle
| Factor | Great Pyrenees | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| 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 | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $830 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $500 – $1000 | $995 – $1400 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Puggle. 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 Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Great Pyrenees. So, you should get the Puggle!
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 Puggle 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 Puggle
Below is a list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle
The Great Pyrenees and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Pyrenees and the Puggle.
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, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Pyrenees versus Puggle
The lifespan of Great Pyreneess is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Great Pyreneess is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Puggles live longer than Great Pyreneess.
Price of Great Pyrenees versus Price of Puggle
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 Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of the Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Puggle is more expensive than the Great Pyrenees.
| Great Pyrenees | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $830 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $500 to $1000 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Pyrenees and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Pyrenees puppies or how many Puggle 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 Puggles?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Pyrenees puppy or the Puggle 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.
Adopting the Great Pyrenees versus Adopting the Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Great Pyreneess and many Puggles are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Great Pyrenees named Hank that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Great Pyreneess like Hank on pefinder.com.
Also, like Great Pyreneess, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, Tom is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like Tom that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Sly Brown Dfw is the name of another Great Pyrenees (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Hamlet is an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Great Pyreneess and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Pyrenees versus Puggle
Great Pyreneess can be left alone only for a short time.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Puggles?
Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Puggle
Great Pyreneess do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Pyrenees or the Puggle?
Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Great Pyrenees Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
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.
Puggles 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 Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Great Pyreneess are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Pyreneess can very well tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Puggle
Great Pyreneess have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Pyreneess can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Pyrenees or the Puggle?
Great Pyreneess get along very well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Great Pyreneess are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Great Pyreneess and Puggles?
Great Pyreneess get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Great Pyreneess are not easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Is the Great Pyrenees Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Pyrenees or the Puggle?
Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Puggles 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Great Pyrenees and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Great Pyrenees and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Great Pyrenees Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Pyrenees versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Great Pyrenees versus Boxerdoodle Great Pyrenees versus Bearded Collie Great Pyrenees versus Affenpinscher Great Pyrenees versus Pomchi Great Pyrenees versus Cesky Terrier Great Pyrenees versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Great Pyrenees versus Shiloh Shepherd Great Pyrenees versus Briard Great Pyrenees versus Bordoodle Great Pyrenees versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Great Pyrenees versus Mal Shi Great Pyrenees versus Cavachon Great Pyrenees versus Shiba Inu Great Pyrenees versus Patterdale Terrier Great Pyrenees versus Bloodhound Great Pyrenees versus Italian Greyhound Great Pyrenees versus Australian Shepherd Great Pyrenees versus Belgian Tervuren Great Pyrenees versus Pointer Great Pyrenees versus Bluetick Coonhound Great Pyrenees versus French Bulldog Great Pyrenees versus Manchester Terrier Great Pyrenees versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Great Pyrenees versus English Springer Spaniel
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Norwegian Lundehund Puggle versus Pekingese Puggle versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Puggle versus Collie Puggle versus Black Russian Terrier Puggle versus Cockapoo Puggle versus Irish Water Spaniel Puggle versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Puggle versus Irish Wolfhound Puggle versus Bolognese Puggle versus American Pit Bull Terrier Puggle versus Vizsla Puggle versus Irish Water Spaniel Puggle versus Biewer Terrier Puggle versus Affenpinscher Puggle versus Cocker Spaniel Puggle versus King Shepherd Puggle versus Gordon Setter Puggle versus Bichon Frise Puggle versus American Eskimo Dog Puggle versus Pharaoh Hound Puggle versus Keeshond Puggle versus Portuguese Pointer Puggle versus Shiba Inu Puggle versus Standard Poodle
Conclusion: Great Pyrenees versus Puggle. 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 Puggle better suits you and your family.