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Name	Great Pyrenees	Akbash Dog	St. Bernard
Origins	Spain France	Turkey	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Coban Kopegi Akbash dog Turkish Shepherd	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Giant	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or Akbash Dog? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard weight comparison:	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 90–140 pounds (41–64 kg), Female: 75–105 pounds (34–48 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 115 pounds (52,5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (41 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard height comparison:	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 28–32 inches (71–81 cm), Female: 27–30 inches (69–76 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 28,5 inches (72,5 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$500-$700	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Akbash Dog is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The St.

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard trainability comparison.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akbash Dog 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: Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akbash Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Akbash Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal	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.	Akbash Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Akbash Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akbash Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akbash Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	St. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Akbash 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 Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard playfulness comparison:	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Akbash Dogs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	St. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard?	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Akbash Dog barks occasionally. 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 Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Akbash Dog 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Akbash Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Pyrenees 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.	Akbash Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.	St.

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Akbash Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Umbilical Hernias Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Akbash Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The St.
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Life Expectancy Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Akbash Dog and St. Bernard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Akbash Dog: 11 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: Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard?	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Akbash Dog 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard energy level comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akbash Dog dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	St.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Akbash Dog dogs exercise need is minimal.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akbash Dog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	St.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Akbash Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard coat comparison:	Dense Double	Thick Smooth	Dense Rough Smooth
Colors What are the original Great Pyrenees, Akbash Dog and St. Bernard color?	White	White	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard grooming comparison:	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Akbash Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or {name3 shedding:	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Akbash Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akbash Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akbash Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The St. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Akbash Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Akbash Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	St.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akbash Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Akbash 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 Pyrenees or Akbash Dog or St. Bernard?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akbash Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akbash 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 Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akbash Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akbash Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Akbash Dog 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: Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard?	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akbash Dog 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog 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 Great Pyrenees and Akbash Dog and St. Bernard have?	6-9 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Great Pyrenees vs Akbash Dog vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 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 Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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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