Independent
Happy
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Going
Social
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Quiet

Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Loving
Affectionate
Good-natured
Protective

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

Australian Shepherds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Saint Pyreneess make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose an Australian Shepherd 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.

United States

United States

Great Pyrenees, Saint Bernard

Basque Shepherd

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

2000s

1800s

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Sable
Pied
White
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Black
Red
Blue

A Saint Pyrenees can have a litter of 6-9 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.

An Australian Shepherd can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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

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

The Saint Pyrenees breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Australian Shepherd breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
CEA
Von Willebrand's Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Pyotraumatic Dermatitis
CVI (Wobbler’s Syndrome)

Distichiasis
Deafness
OCD
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cardiac
Skin Evaluation
Eye examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Eye
Hip
Blood
Hearing

Saint Pyreneess are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Australian Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Saint Pyrenees has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Australian Shepherds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Australian Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Australian Shepherd dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Cuddles, Walks, Road trip, Playdate, Cuddling, Dog Parks, Walking, Tug of war, Eating Snacks, Dirt, Snow, Chase, Fetch, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Frisbee, Walk, Snuggling, Hike, Puzzle Toys, Keep away, Go to Park, Cuddle, Plays, All, Ball chase, Play keep away, Drives

Go to Beach, Walk, Frisbee, Hike, Backpacking, High Five, Speak, Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Tug-of-war, Play, Run, Chase, Jogging, Being chased, Tug of war, Running, Walks, Fetch, Sticks, Toys, Fetching, Napping, Kissing, Jumping, Heel, Squirrel gazing, Stare, Greet humans

Saint Pyreneess are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Australian Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Saint Pyrenees, it's at least 15 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 Australian Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Saint 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 Australian Shepherds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Australian Shepherd 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 130-180 pound (59 - 82 kg) Saint Pyrenees feed 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 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Australian Shepherd feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Saint Pyrenees is somewhere $5.60 - $6.30 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Saint Pyrenees is between $168 - $189. This makes an average of $2016 - $2268 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 an Australian Shepherd is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Saint Pyrenees has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Saint Pyreneess are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Australian Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Saint Pyreneess are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Australian Shepherds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Australian Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Australian Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

Saint Pyreneess are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Australian Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.