Breed comparison
Border Collie vs Pyrenean Shepherd
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Pyrenean Shepherd5Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
4Openness to strangers3
5Playfulness5
5Energy level5
5Trainability5
5Mental stimulation needs5
5Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective5
4Barking4
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
1Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Watchdog / protective: the Pyrenean Shepherd scores 5 out of 5, the Border Collie 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Border Collie if you live in a smaller home or move often. Pick the Pyrenean Shepherd if you want a more protective watchdog.
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.