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Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Comparison - Dog breed selector: Coban Kopegi or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Pastore Svizzero Bianco? Find the right dog for you

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Name Akbash Dog Great Pyrenees Berger Blanc Suisse
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coban Kopegi
Akbash dog
Turkish Shepherd
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Pastore Svizzero Bianco
Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which is the smallest dog, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Large Giant Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse weight comparison:
Male: 90–140 pounds (41–64 kg), Female: 75–105 pounds (34–48 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 115 pounds (52,5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (41 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse height comparison:
Male: 28–32 inches (71–81 cm), Female: 27–30 inches (69–76 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 28,5 inches (72,5 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $500-$600 $2500-$3000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Frequent: The Akbash Dog is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse trainability comparison.
Akbash Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Akbash Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Akbash Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Active
Intelligent
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Easygoing
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Akbash Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Average: Akbash Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse social needs comparison:
Akbash Dog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Akbash Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Akbash Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse playfulness comparison:
Akbash Dogs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Average: The Akbash Dog barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Akbash Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Akbash Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Akbash Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.
Great Pyrenees 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.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Akbash Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Akbash Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse mouthiness comparison:
Akbash Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse health comparison. Which is the healthier: Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Akbash Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Luxating Patella
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical Hernias
Bloat
Epilepsy
Heart Problems
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Allergies
Bloat
Joint Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Akbash Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Berger Blanc Suisse should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse lifespan comparison. How long do Akbash Dog, Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Akbash Dog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Akbash Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse energy level comparison:
Akbash Dog dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Akbash Dog dogs exercise need is minimal.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Akbash Dog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Akbash Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity.
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Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse coat comparison:
Thick
Smooth
Dense
Double
Dense
Straight
Colors
What are the original Akbash Dog, Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse color?
White White White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse grooming comparison:
Average: The Akbash Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:
Akbash Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?

Medium

The Akbash Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Akbash Dog is an average drooler.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Akbash Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog is more friendly?
Akbash Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Akbash Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Akbash Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Akbash Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Yes
Akbash Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Akbash Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Akbash Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Akbash Dog or Great Pyrenees or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a 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: Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse?

Not really

Akbash Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Berger Blanc Suisse breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Akbash Dog and Great Pyrenees and Berger Blanc Suisse have?
6-8 puppies 6-9 puppies 6-8 puppies

Akbash Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Berger Blanc Suisse Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club

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