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Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Flanders Cattle Dog or Rott? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Pyrenees Bouvier des Flandres Rottweiler
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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
Flanders Cattle Dog
Vlaamse Koehond
Belgian Cattle Dog
Rott
Rottie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
Giant Large Large
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Bouvier des Flandres? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg) Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg) Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm) Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $1500-$2000 $1200-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train.
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Rottweiler dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? 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.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Familiar
Rational
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more 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: Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Bouvier des Flandres dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally.
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Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres 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 Rottweiler indoors.

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler 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.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bouvier des Flandres bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.
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 Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler mouthiness comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Aortic Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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).
Average
The Bouvier des Flandres should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Bouvier des Flandres and Rottweiler 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 Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years
8-12 years
The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler?
Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler energy level comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need.
Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Rough Dense
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, Bouvier des Flandres and Rottweiler color?
White Black
Gray
Fawn
Brindle
Pepper
Salt
Black
Tan
Rust
Mahogany
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately.
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Rottweiler dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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
Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler 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, Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Rottweiler 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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Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler 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: Great Pyrenees or Bouvier des Flandres or Rottweiler? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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: Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler?

Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Rottweiler 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?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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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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 Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler 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 Great Pyrenees and Bouvier des Flandres and Rottweiler have?
6-9 puppies 5-10 puppies 8-12 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Rottweiler Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 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. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Colonial Rottweiler Club
Deutscher Rottweiler Klub
International Rottweiler Club

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