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
$2,200-$6,000
$2,200-$6,000
Ongoing annual
$1,700-$4,275
$1,700-$4,275
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
$2,200-$6,000year one
Food: $950-$2,400
Vet: $550-$950
Grooming: $50-$600
Gear: $400-$800
Newfoundland
$2,200-$6,000year one
Food: $950-$2,400
Vet: $550-$950
Grooming: $50-$600
Gear: $400-$800
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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