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Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bully or Chinese Fighting Dog or Berner? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bull Terrier Shar-Pei Bernese Mountain Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bully
Gladiator
English Bull Terrier
Chinese Fighting Dog Berner
Bernese Cattle Dog
Berner Sennenhund
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Shar-Pei? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog weight comparison:
Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) 40-55 pounds (18- 25 kg) Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 47.5 pounds (18- 25 kg) Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $1000-$1200 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Very frequent: The Bull Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Shar-Pei is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog intelligence:
Smart: The Bull Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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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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Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog trainability comparison.
Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Shar-Pei dogs are quite easy to train.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Bull Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Shar-Pei dogs are average watchdogs.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Bull Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Shar-Pei dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Protective
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Keen
Loving
Independent
Affectionate
Devoted
Reserved
Suspicious
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Faithful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Bull Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Shar-Pei dogs are less 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: Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
Average to High: Bull Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Shar-Pei dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog social needs comparison:
Bull Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Shar-Pei dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Bull Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Shar-Pei dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Bull Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Shar-Pei 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.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog playfulness comparison:
The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks.
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Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Apartment-friendly dog the Bull Terrier breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Shar-Pei breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Bull Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Shar-Pei dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Bull Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Shar-Pei dogs handle alone time quite well.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shar-Pei bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Shar-Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog mouthiness comparison:
Bull Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Shar-Pei dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
Very healthy dog breed.
Very healthy dog breed.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog health problems comparison:
Heart Murmurs
Deafness
Hereditary Nephritis
Lens Luxation
Spinning
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Seborrhea
Cutaneous Mucinosis
Fever
Pyoderma
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Shar-Pei should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Bull Terrier, Shar-Pei and Bernese Mountain Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bull Terrier: 11 years
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Shar-Pei: 9 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shar-Pei's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog coat comparison:
Dense
Smooth
Dense Dense
Colors
What are the original Bull Terrier, Shar-Pei and Bernese Mountain Dog color?
Black
White
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
Brown
Fawn
Apricot
Black
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or {name3 shedding:
Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Shar-Pei dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog 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, Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog?

Medium

The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Shar-Pei is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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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.
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Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

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

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Bull Terrier or Shar-Pei or Bernese Mountain Dog? 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: Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog?

Not really

Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bernese Mountain Dog 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?

Not really

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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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Not really

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

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bull Terrier and Shar-Pei and Bernese Mountain Dog have?
1-9 puppies, average 5 4-6 puppies 1-14 puppies, average 8

Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei vs Bernese Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs 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
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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
Canadian Canine Registry

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