Breed comparison
Great Pyrenees vs Shiba Inu
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
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability2
3Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
3Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Drooling: the Great Pyrenees scores 3 out of 5, the Shiba Inu 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Great Pyrenees if you want a dog that is easier to train. Pick the Shiba Inu 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.