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Name	Alpine Mastiff	Beagle	St. Bernard
Origins	Switzerland	England	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Extinct	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard breeds.	Alpine Molosser	English Beagle	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Small	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard? Compare adult weight ranges.	340-350 pounds (154-160 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	345 pounds (157 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard? Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard height comparison:	35-40 inches (89-101 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	37.5 inches (95 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Find price differences between these breeds.	Unavailable	$500-$800	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard?	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is easiest to train?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most alert?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	St. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most protective?	Alpine Mastiff dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	St. See more.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard? Compare temperaments.	Friendly	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard?	Average to High: Alpine Mastiff dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Alpine Mastiff dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alpine Mastiff dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	St. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alpine Mastiff dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Alpine Mastiff barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The St. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most playful?	Alpine Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	St. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alpine Mastiff breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle 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.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most flexible?	Alpine Mastiff dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	St.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard?	Alpine Mastiff dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	St.

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Alpine Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which uses mouth most during play?	Alpine Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Alpine Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Alpine Mastiff: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has fewer health issues?	Alpine Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Alpine Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The St.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most active?	Alpine Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	St.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alpine Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard?	Alpine Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	St.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Alpine Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which needs most food?	15 to 16 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. What colors are available?	Brindle Brown	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Alpine Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which drools least?	The Alpine Mastiff 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 Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The St. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The Alpine Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Rough	Dense	Dense Rough Smooth
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard? Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Alpine Mastiff dogs shed above average. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is best with kids?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	St.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard? Which dog is more friendly?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	St.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	St.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alpine Mastiff or Beagle or St. Bernard?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard?	Yes Alpine Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alpine Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alpine Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	St.

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Alpine Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which is best for draft work?	Not really 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has most military use?	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has most puppies?	5-12 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. What's recommended?	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.

Alpine Mastiff vs Beagle vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Alpine Mastiff, Beagle, and St. Bernard. Which has most recognition?	No data available	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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