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- Great Pyrenees Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction
- Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview
- Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle
- The Similarities Between the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle
- Lifespan of Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle
- Price of Great Pyrenees versus Price of Saint Berdoodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle
- Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Saint Berdoodles?
- Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Saint Berdoodle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Pyrenees or the Saint Berdoodle?
- Does the Great Pyrenees Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?
- Do Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?
- Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Saint Berdoodle
- Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Pyrenees or the Saint Berdoodle?
- Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?
- How Kid-friendly are Great Pyreneess and Saint Berdoodles?
- Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Pyrenees
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Berdoodle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Pyrenees Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle? 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 Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle.
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 Saint Berdoodle.
Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Pyrenees is a giant-sized dog while the Saint Berdoodle is a large-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 Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Pyrenees to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle
| Factor | Great Pyrenees | Saint Berdoodle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 8 to 12 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 | 15 to 30 inches |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 85 to 160 pounds | 40 to 180 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 10.0 years |
| Average Price | $830 | $2020 |
| Price Range | $500 – $1000 | $1500 – $2500 |
| 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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle is 89 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saint Berdoodle is a better pet than the Great Pyrenees. So, you should get the Saint Berdoodle!
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 Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle
Below is a list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle
The Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Berdoodle.
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, Saint Berdoodles weigh 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Berdoodles are 15 to 30 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle
The lifespan of Great Pyreneess is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Great Pyreneess is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Saint Berdoodles is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Saint Berdoodles is 10.0 years.
Great Pyreneess live longer than Saint Berdoodles.
Price of Great Pyrenees versus Price of Saint Berdoodle
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 Saint Berdoodle puppy is $2020. The price of the Saint Berdoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of the Saint Berdoodle can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 113 Saint Berdoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Saint Berdoodle is more expensive than the Great Pyrenees.
| Great Pyrenees | Saint Berdoodle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $830 | $2020 |
| Price Range | $500 to $1000 | $1500 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Pyrenees and Saint Berdoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Pyrenees puppies or how many Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodles?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Pyrenees puppy or the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle
Great Pyreneess can be left alone only for a short time.
Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.
Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Saint Berdoodles?
Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Saint Berdoodle
Great Pyreneess do have a very low tendency to drool.
Saint Berdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Pyrenees or the Saint Berdoodle?
Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom.
Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.
Does the Great Pyrenees Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?
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.
Saint Berdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?
Great Pyreneess are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Pyreneess can very well tolerate cold weather.
Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Saint Berdoodle
Great Pyreneess have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Saint Berdoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Pyreneess can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle?
Great Pyreneess get along very well with other dogs.
Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?
Great Pyreneess are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Saint Berdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Great Pyreneess and Saint Berdoodles?
Great Pyreneess get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?
Great Pyreneess are not easy to train.
Saint Berdoodles are very easy to train.
Is the Great Pyrenees Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Berdoodle?
Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living.
Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Pyrenees or the Saint Berdoodle?
Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Great Pyrenees and how the Saint Berdoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Great Pyrenees and of the Saint Berdoodle to other breeds:
Great Pyrenees Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Pyrenees versus Brittany Great Pyrenees versus Airedale Terrier Great Pyrenees versus Dutch Shepherd Great Pyrenees versus Bullmastiff Great Pyrenees versus Beagle Great Pyrenees versus Standard Poodle Great Pyrenees versus Akita Great Pyrenees versus Harrier Great Pyrenees versus Keeshond Great Pyrenees versus Black Mouth Cur Great Pyrenees versus Irish Water Spaniel Great Pyrenees versus Estrela Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees versus Beaglier Great Pyrenees versus Norwegian Lundehund Great Pyrenees versus Ibizan Hound Great Pyrenees versus Dachshund Great Pyrenees versus German Wirehaired Pointer Great Pyrenees versus American Foxhound Great Pyrenees versus Boston Terrier Great Pyrenees versus Briard Great Pyrenees versus Shiloh Shepherd Great Pyrenees versus Chorkie Great Pyrenees versus English Toy Spaniel Great Pyrenees versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Great Pyrenees versus Lhasapoo
Saint Berdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Saint Berdoodle versus Goldador Saint Berdoodle versus Bedlington Terrier Saint Berdoodle versus Neapolitan Mastiff Saint Berdoodle versus Sussex Spaniel Saint Berdoodle versus Akbash Saint Berdoodle versus Schnoodle Saint Berdoodle versus Bordoodle Saint Berdoodle versus Borzoi Saint Berdoodle versus Scottish Deerhound Saint Berdoodle versus Shiloh Shepherd Saint Berdoodle versus Boston Terrier Saint Berdoodle versus Whippet Saint Berdoodle versus Borzoi Saint Berdoodle versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Saint Berdoodle versus Dalmatian Saint Berdoodle versus Pomsky Saint Berdoodle versus Weimaraner Saint Berdoodle versus Borzoi Saint Berdoodle versus Papipoo Saint Berdoodle versus Redbone Coonhound Saint Berdoodle versus Labradoodle Saint Berdoodle versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Saint Berdoodle versus Rottweiler Saint Berdoodle versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Saint Berdoodle versus Maltipoo
Conclusion: Great Pyrenees versus Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle better suits you and your family.