Which would you choose? Why? i am considering adopting one of the two.. i wanted everyones opinion.. thanks Ciao
2006-10-29 14:51:35 · 10 answers · asked by alohaforever16 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it is to be in the house, you will have a lot of problems with the GP..they shed incessantly, and are bred to bark every few minutes during the night (to warn wolves that a big dog is on duty)
Australian shepherd also sheds a lot, but its easier to control..I have had both breeds..
GP is better with kids, and makes the ideal nanny dog..
both are extremely intelligent, and easily trained..Neither of mine wanted to be indoors much, as they prefered to be on duty outside..But the GP was most adamant about this.
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2006-10-29 14:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had both and both are wonderful dogs. Out of the 2, as for a pet, I would go with the Australian Shepherd. Truthfully a pyrennes is not really happy unless it has a herd of goats, sheep, cattle to watch.
2006-10-29 22:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have owned both. My Great Pyrenees died several years back. So sweet of a dog. Low energy dogs. Are happy just sitting around. Steady dogs. They do get really big, though. Friendly. Australian Shepherds are very high energy dogs that need alot of attention and exercise. Loyal to one person mostly. Aloof to strangers. Need to be with their owners and not left outside. Fun to play with and extremely smart.
Now, have I confused you even more?
2006-10-30 00:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ann's answer is good advise. Great Pyrennes are guard dogs, they are usually paired with a heding dog as a team. Ranchers raise pups with flock and some working dogs never socialize with people. However they are also good pets but it takes work. If you get one suggest going to off leash dog park couple of times a week. Good Luck.
2006-11-04 15:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YIKES! Talk about two completely diffeerent breed!
Pyreenes are giant herd GUARDING breed that are fairly laid back and moderate energy.
Aussies are a mdeium size herding breed that are quite energetic.
Pyreenees: http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/
http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/gpcabreed.html
Aussies: http://www.australianshepherds.org/
http://www.australianshepherds.org/about.html
Both websites are the respective breed's National Breed CLub - the only one recognized and accredited by the AKC.
Both sites have all kinds of infor about thebreed plus brreders' list and links to breed rescue.
They tell you everything about the breed but were afraid to ask.
2006-10-30 00:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by ann a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too bad you couldn't get one of each, huh? Both are pretty good-sized dogs, so if you have kids, you might need the one that's gentler with kids.
Good luck - I'm sure you will love the dog you choose. : )
2006-10-29 22:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by wheezer_april_4th_1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a pyranese and lab mix and he was the best dog ever...very social,friendly,loved everyone...but both dogs need lots of room to run...i love pyranese and will get another one soon...my other one someone stole:(
2006-10-29 23:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aussies are very obedient and eager to please...the Pyrenees is known to have a stubborn streak.
2006-10-29 23:13:24 · answer #8 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shepard, they eat less
2006-10-29 22:53:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geeeeeeeeeeeze...have you ever MET either one????
Both are BIG HAIRY galoots that shed PROFUSELY...the Pyr is bloody HUGE!!! And the aussie is VERY "herdy"!
But,obviously *some* folks like em. ***NOT*** me.
2006-10-30 07:49:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋