Unfortunately, the Great Pyrenees is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Westons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Affectionate
Fearless
Patient
Confident
Gentle
Strong
Willed

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Great Pyreneess are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Westons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Great Pyrenees if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Westons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Brown
White
Cream
Black

Wavy

Straight

A Great Pyrenees can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Weston can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Great Pyreneess are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Westons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion
Cataracts

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

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Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Hip and Knee

Great Pyreneess' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Westons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Great Pyreneess need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Westons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Great Pyreneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Westons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Westons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Pyrenees, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Weston, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Pyreneess usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Westons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Great Pyrenees requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Westons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Great Pyrenees should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Weston should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Great Pyrenees feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Weston feed 1.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Great Pyrenees is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average cost of a Weston is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Pyrenees is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Weston is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Great Pyreneess can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Weston is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Great Pyreneess are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Westons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Great Pyreneess are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Westons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Great Pyreneess are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Westons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.