Breed comparison
Pyrenean Shepherd vs Weimaraner
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Pyrenean Shepherd
5Affection with family5
3Good with young children5
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
5Playfulness5
5Energy level5
5Trainability5
5Mental stimulation needs5
4Adaptability4
5Watchdog / protective5
4Barking3
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Good with young children: the Weimaraner scores 5 out of 5, the Pyrenean Shepherd 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Pyrenean Shepherd if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Weimaraner if you have young children, you want a quieter dog.
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.