Unfortunately, the Saint 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, Poolkys are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Poolkys shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Poolkys aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

United States

Great Pyrenees, Saint Bernard

Poodle and Silky Terrier

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Sable
Pied
White
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Black
Brown
White
Sable
Silver
Fawn

Saint Pyreneess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Poolkys have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Poolky can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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 Poolky 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)

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Periodontal Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Pyotraumatic Dermatitis
CVI (Wobbler’s Syndrome)

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

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

Poolkys need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Poolky 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

Walk, Fooling around, Humping

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 Poolky, it's at least 7 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 Poolkys 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 Saint Pyrenees requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Poolky 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
Clipper
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 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Poolky feed 0.7 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 a Poolky is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 a Poolky 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.

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

Poolky is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Saint Pyreneess are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Poolkys make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Poolkys 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.

Poolkys are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

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

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

Poolkys are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Poolkys are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.