Comparison: Abruzzes and Maremma Shepherd Dog and Great Pyrenees

Abruzzes and Maremma Shepherd Dog and Great Pyrenees are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Abruzzes and Maremma Shepherd Dog
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Great Pyrenees
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Abruzzes and Maremma Shepherd DogGreat Pyrenees
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originItalyFrance
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers62–73.5 cm65–80 cm
Weight35–52 kg40–60 kg
Life span–10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Large, powerful white dog of rustic appearance
  • Pronounced collar around the neck, coat straight, short on muzzle and skull
  • Black nose, lips and eyelids
  • Thick white coat, sometimes with cream marks
  • Massive build with calm expression
  • Double hind dewclaws
CoatLong (to 8 cm), rather harsh coat lying flat, with a collar on the neck; undercoat abundant mainly in winter; solid white, ivory, pale orange or lemon shades tolerated.Long dense white coat with undercoat.
PurposeAn Italian livestock guardian for protecting flocks and property: white, powerful and majestic.A livestock guardian from the Pyrenees that protected flocks from bears and wolves.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.