Breed comparison
Boerboel vs Great Pyrenees
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
5Affection with family5
4Good with young children3
2Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
4Trainability3
4Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
3Drooling3
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, adaptability, watchdog / protective.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Boerboel if you have young children, you want a dog that is easier to train. Pick the Great Pyrenees if you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.