Breed comparison
Giant Schnauzer 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
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness5
5Energy level5
5Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs5
4Adaptability4
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking4
3Shedding3
4Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Coat grooming: the Giant Schnauzer scores 4 out of 5, the Pyrenean Shepherd 2.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Giant Schnauzer if you want a quieter dog. Pick the Pyrenean Shepherd if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
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.