Size matchup
Anatolian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees: size & weight
Typical weight (80-150 lbs vs 85-110 lbs) and height (27-29 inches vs 25-32 inches)—so you can tell who’s bigger on the metrics that matter.
Anatolian Shepherd
large · energy 3/5
80-150 lbs
Weight mid ~115 lbs
27-29 inches
Height mid ~28.0 in
Great Pyrenees
large · energy 2/5
85-110 lbs
Weight mid ~98 lbs
25-32 inches
Height mid ~28.5 in
Large livestock guardians with tall frames; individual working lines vary more than brochure averages.
Typical weight
- Anatolian Shepherd: 80-150 lbs (mid ~115 lbs)
- Great Pyrenees: 85-110 lbs (mid ~98 lbs)
Anatolian Shepherd usually tips the scale higher.
Typical height (withers)
- Anatolian Shepherd: 27-29 inches (mid ~28.0 in)
- Great Pyrenees: 25-32 inches (mid ~28.5 in)
Great Pyrenees is typically taller at the shoulder.
Size class & fit
Anatolian Shepherd
large · lifespan 11-13 years
Calm, Intelligent, Loyal
Great Pyrenees
large · lifespan 10-12 years
Calm, Patient, Gentle
Size drives food bills, car space, crate size, and how hard a jump lands on kids and seniors. Pair this page with lifestyle compare when temperament matters as much as inches.
Planning verdict
Lean Anatolian Shepherd
Lean Anatolian Shepherd if you want a large dog around 80-150 lbs and 27-29 inches, with energy 3/5.
Lean Great Pyrenees
Lean Great Pyrenees if you prefer large size near 85-110 lbs and 25-32 inches, with energy 2/5.
FAQs
- Which is bigger, a Anatolian Shepherd or a Great Pyrenees?
- By typical weight/height midpoints, the Anatolian Shepherd tends to be larger overall. Anatolian Shepherd typically weighs about 80-150 lbs (mid ~115 lbs) versus Great Pyrenees at 85-110 lbs (mid ~98 lbs). Height at the shoulder is commonly listed around 27-29 inches vs 25-32 inches. Both are classified as large dogs in our data. On typical midpoints, Anatolian Shepherd tends to be the larger dog.
- Which is taller, Anatolian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees?
- Great Pyrenees is typically taller at the withers (27-29 inches vs 25-32 inches).
- Which weighs more, Anatolian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees?
- Anatolian Shepherd usually weighs more (80-150 lbs vs 85-110 lbs).
- Are Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees the same size class?
- Yes—both are large in our breed data. Individuals still vary by sex and bloodline.
- Do males and females change the size comparison?
- Often yes. Males are commonly at the high end of weight/height ranges and females at the low end. Always check the actual dog (or parents) rather than breed averages alone.
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References
- How to Choose the Right Dog Breed — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- How Long Will Your Dog Live? Size Matters — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- General Dog Care — ASPCA