Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Familiar
Rational

Affectionate
Fearless
Patient
Confident
Gentle
Strong
Willed

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

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

United States

Asia

Labrador Retriever and Bouvier des Flandres

Hungarian Kuvasz, Maremmano-Abruzzese

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Brown

White
Cream

Bouvadors have medium-length coats.

Great Pyreneess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Bouvador can have a litter of 5-10 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 Great Pyrenees can have a litter of 10-12 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.

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

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

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

Great Pyreneess typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Hemolytic Anemia

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

Ear Infections
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Food Allergies

Entropion
Cataracts

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Complete Blood Count
Elimination Diet

Eye
Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Bouvadors sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Great Pyreneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bouvadors 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.

Great 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.

In general most Bouvadors usually need at least 75 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 Great 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.

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

Great Pyrenees 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
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-90 pound (25 - 41 kg) Bouvador feed 3 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 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Great Pyrenees feed 4.5 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 Bouvador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Great Pyrenees is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bouvador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Great Pyrenees is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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