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Anatolian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees

A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.

Large Anatolian Shepherd with fawn coat and black mask on a farm

Anatolian Shepherd

VS
Great Pyrenees guarding sheep in a mountain pasture

Great Pyrenees

Side-by-Side Comparison

Large Anatolian Shepherd with fawn coat and black mask on a farm
Anatolian Shepherd
VS
Great Pyrenees guarding sheep in a mountain pasture
Great Pyrenees
Size
giant
giant
Weight
80--150 lbs
85--160 lbs
Lifespan
11--13 yrs
10--12 yrs
Health Risk Score
5/10
5/10
Monthly Insurance
$35--$65
$35--$70
Annual Claims
$950
$900
Exercise Needs
moderate
moderate
Grooming
low
moderate
Trainability
low
low
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
No

Verdict

Anatolian Shepherd wins with 2 advantages

Key Verdicts

Insurance Cost

Great Pyrenees — Great Pyrenees has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.

Health Risk

Anatolian Shepherd — Anatolian Shepherd has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.

Lifespan

Anatolian Shepherd — Anatolian Shepherd tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.

Breed Summaries

Large Anatolian Shepherd with fawn coat and black mask on a farm

Anatolian Shepherd

giant · Working

Monthly Insurance
$35–$65
Health Risk
5/10
Lifespan
11–13 yrs
Avg. Annual Claim
$950
Full Anatolian Shepherd Guide →
Great Pyrenees guarding sheep in a mountain pasture

Great Pyrenees

giant · Working

Monthly Insurance
$35–$70
Health Risk
5/10
Lifespan
10–12 yrs
Avg. Annual Claim
$900
Full Great Pyrenees Guide →

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