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Name	Great Dane	Bernese Mountain Dog	St. Bernard
Origins	Germany	Switzerland	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	14	25	48
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard breeds.	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard? Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard height comparison:	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1200	$800-$1000	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard?	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. 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 Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which is easiest to train?	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most alert?	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most protective?	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.
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Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard? Compare temperaments.	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard?	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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?	Great Dane 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.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The St. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most playful?	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	St. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog 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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Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Great Dane 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.	St.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Dane 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which uses mouth most during play?	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed lives longest?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which has fewer health issues?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Dane 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).	Rare The St.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most active?	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	St.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	St.
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Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. 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 Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which needs most food?	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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, 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 Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. What colors are available?	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black White	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which drools least?	The Great Dane 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 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 St. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense	Dense Rough Smooth
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, 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 Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard? Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or {name3 shedding:	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.	St. See more.
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Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which is best with kids?	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	St.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Bernese Mountain Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard?	Yes Great Dane 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.	No St.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, 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 Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, 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.	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which has most military use?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which has most puppies?	10-15 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, 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 Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, 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.

Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. How are they classified internationally?	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, and St. Bernard. Which has most recognition?	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	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	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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