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Name	Bullmastiff	St. Bernard	Golden Retriever
Origins	England	Switzerland Italy	Scotland
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bullie Bully	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	Large	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$1500-$1800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Bullmastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Bullmastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	Bullmastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bullmastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Alert Powerful Courageous Docile Reliable Loyal Devoted Calm	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
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.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever?	Average: Bullmastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Bullmastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bullmastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bullmastiff 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Golden Retriever 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

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	St. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever?	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	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 Bullmastiff indoors.	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 Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Bullmastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bullmastiff bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever 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 Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Bullmastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever?	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Heart Problems Entropion Kidney Issues Hemangiosarcoma Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Bullmastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The St.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Bullmastiff, St. Bernard and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Bullmastiff: 9 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	Bullmastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	St.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bullmastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	St.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	Bullmastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	St.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	3 to 4.5 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.	3 to 4 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? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Rough	Dense Rough Smooth	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Bullmastiff, St. Bernard and Golden Retriever color?	Red Fawn Brindle	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Bullmastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.	Golden Retriever 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: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever?	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.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever?	High 🔼 The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The St. See more.	The Golden Retriever 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.

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

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

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Bullmastiff or St. Bernard or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever 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 Bullmastiff and St. Bernard and Golden Retriever have?	4-13 puppies, average 8	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
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 Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
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	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 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

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