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Name	Bernese Mountain Dog	St. Bernard	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	Switzerland	Switzerland Italy	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Large	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier height comparison:	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1500-$1800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier intelligence:	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier trainability comparison.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier social needs comparison:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	St. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep St.	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The St.	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Bernese Mountain Dog, St. Bernard and American Pit Bull Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier energy level comparison:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Rough Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original Bernese Mountain Dog, St. Bernard and American Pit Bull Terrier color?	Black White	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.	St. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The St. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	St.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Yes Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Bernese Mountain Dog and St. Bernard and American Pit Bull Terrier have?	1-14 puppies, average 8	6-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard vs American Pit Bull Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club

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