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Name	Great Pyrenees	Boerboel	Bullmastiff
Origins	Spain France	South Africa	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	South African Mastiff South African Boerboel	Bullie Bully
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Giant	Large Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Boerboel? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff weight comparison:	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff height comparison:	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$1500-$2000	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Bullmastiff is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff trainability comparison.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial	Protective Alert Powerful Courageous Docile Reliable Loyal Devoted Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Boerboel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Bullmastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boerboel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Boerboel dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff playfulness comparison:	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff?	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Boerboel breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Bullmastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Bullmastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Boerboel bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bullmastiff bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff mouthiness comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boerboel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Boerboels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia	Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Heart Problems Entropion Kidney Issues Hemangiosarcoma Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Bullmastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Boerboel and Bullmastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Bullmastiff: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff?	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff energy level comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boerboel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bullmastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bullmastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boerboel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Bullmastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff coat comparison:	Dense Double	Dense Shiny Smooth	Rough
Colors What are the original Great Pyrenees, Boerboel and Bullmastiff color?	White	Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish	Red Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or {name3 shedding:	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Boerboel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boerboel drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boerboel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bullmastiff dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Boerboel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boerboel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bullmastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Boerboel or Bullmastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff?	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Great Pyrenees and Boerboel and Bullmastiff have?	6-9 puppies	7-10 puppies	4-13 puppies, average 8
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Great Pyrenees vs Boerboel vs Bullmastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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