Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Elegant
Hard working
Herding

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Collie Pyreneess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United Kingdom

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Great Pyrenees and Collie

German Wirehaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Fawn

White
Brown
Black
Pied

Collie Pyreneess have medium-length coats.

German Wirehaired Sprointers have short coats.

Wavy

Wiry

A Collie 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 German Wirehaired Sprointer can have a litter of 6-10 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.

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

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

Collie 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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Degenerative Myelopathy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Optic Nerve Columba

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Elbow Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Diabetes
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Corneal Dystrophy
Cutaneous Asthenia

Physical Examination
Radiographs
Urinalysis
Joint Fluid Sample
Blood Work

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

Collie Pyrenees has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Wirehaired Sprointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Collie 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.

German Wirehaired Sprointers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Collie Pyrenees, it's at least 6 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 German Wirehaired Sprointer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Collie Pyreneess usually need at least 40 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 German Wirehaired Sprointers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Collie Pyreneess are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are highly friendly around strangers.

Collie Pyreneess have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

The Collie Pyrenees is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.