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Name	Bernese Mountain Dog	Pyrenean Mastiff	St. Bernard
Origins	Switzerland	Spain	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund	Mastin d'Aragon Mastín del Pirineo Mostín d'o Pireneu Perro Mastin del Pireneo	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Which is the smallest dog, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or Pyrenean Mastiff? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard weight comparison:	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	Male: 178-200 pounds (81-90 kg), Female: 200-220 pounds (90-100 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 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)	Male: 190 pounds (85 kg), Female: 210 pounds (95 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard height comparison:	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 29.5-31 inches (75-80 cm), Female: 26-28.5 inches (68-73 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (71 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$900-$1000	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Pyrenean Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The St.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard intelligence:	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Pyrenean Mastiff is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard trainability comparison.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? 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.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful	Protective Docile Gentle Brave Noble	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.	Sensitive: Pyrenean Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard?	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. 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.	Pyrenean Mastiff 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard playfulness comparison:	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Pyrenean Mastiff is a highly playful breed. See more.	St. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard?	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Pyrenean Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Low: The St. 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 Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Pyrenean Mastiff 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.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard 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.	Average: Pyrenean Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Pyrenean Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
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.	Low 🔽 The Pyrenean Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard mouthiness comparison:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard?	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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 Pyrenean Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The St.
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Life Expectancy Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard lifespan comparison. How long do Bernese Mountain Dog, Pyrenean Mastiff and St. Bernard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiff: 10 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard?	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pyrenean Mastiff 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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard energy level comparison:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	St.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	St.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard 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.	High: The Pyrenean Mastiff 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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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Dense Rough Smooth
Colors What are the original Bernese Mountain Dog, Pyrenean Mastiff and St. Bernard color?	Black White	Black White Brown Spotted Grey	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard grooming comparison:	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Pyrenean Mastiff requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	St. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bernese Mountain Dog or Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard?	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.
Hypoallergenic Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard 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 Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard?	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Pyrenean Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
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 Pyrenean 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 St. See more.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

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

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard 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 Pyrenean Mastiff or St. Bernard? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard?	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pyrenean Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. 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.	Yes 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard 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 Pyrenean Mastiff and St. Bernard have?	1-14 puppies, average 8	1-10 puppies, average 5	6-8 puppies
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pyrenean Mastiff vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working 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 Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	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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