Breed comparison
Great Pyrenees vs. Newfoundland
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide which breed fits your lifestyle.
Size
giant (85-115 lbs)
giant (100-150 lbs)
Life expectancy
10-12 yrs
9-10 yrs
Activity
low
moderate
Grooming
high
high
Coat
double
double
Temperament
patient, calm, confident, protective
sweet, patient, devoted, gentle
First-year cost
$5,720-$10,160
$5,660-$10,010
Ongoing annual
$4,770-$8,330
$4,710-$8,180
Health comparison
Shared concerns
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasiabloat (GDV)
Great Pyrenees specific
osteosarcomapatellar luxationAddison's diseaseentropion
Newfoundland specific
subvalvular aortic stenosiscystinuriacruciate ligament tears
Cost comparison
Great Pyrenees
$5,720-$10,160year one
Food: $3,650-$5,100
Vet: $720-$1,550
Grooming: $400-$1,200
Gear: $550-$780
Newfoundland
$5,660-$10,010year one
Food: $3,650-$5,100
Vet: $660-$1,400
Grooming: $400-$1,200
Gear: $550-$780
Which breed is right for you?
Consider a Great Pyrenees if:
- —You want a calmer, lower-energy companion
- —You have space and can handle a very large dog
- —You're willing to invest in regular grooming
Consider a Newfoundland if:
- —You want a calmer, lower-energy companion
- —You have space and can handle a very large dog
- —You're willing to invest in regular grooming
- —You want a deeply loyal, bonded companion
Common symptoms to watch
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