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Name	Akita	St. Bernard	Caucasian Ovcharka
Origins	Japan	Switzerland Italy	Armenia Russia Georgia Azerbaijan
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which is the smallest dog, Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Akita or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka weight comparison:	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	99-154 pounds (45-70 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	25-28 inches (64-72 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	26.5 inches (68 cm)

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$1500-$1800	$1500-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka trainability comparison.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Alert Powerful Dominant Quick Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.	Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka playfulness comparison:	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	St. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	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 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 Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	St.	Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.
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:	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka mouthiness comparison:	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka health comparison. Which is the healthier: Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Joint Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The St.	Frequent The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka lifespan comparison. How long do Akita, St. Bernard and Caucasian Ovcharka breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Prefers cold weather The Akita 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 cold weather The Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka energy level comparison:	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka coat comparison:	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Akita, St. Bernard and Caucasian Ovcharka color?	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Akita or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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, Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Akita 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 Caucasian Ovcharka 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.

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most 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 Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.	Yes Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.	No Caucasian Ovcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	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: Akita or St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka? 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.	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.	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: Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really Caucasian Ovcharka 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?	Not really 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Akita and St. Bernard and Caucasian Ovcharka have?	3-12 puppies	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Akita vs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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