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Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Bucovina Shepherd or Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Pyrenees Bukovina Sheepdog Tornjak
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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
Bucovina Shepherd
Bucovina Wolf Dog
Bukovina
Bukovinak
Caine Ciobanesc de Bucovina
Capau
Ciobanesc de Bucovina
Dulau
Southeastern European Shepherd
Bucovina Sheepdog
Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog
Croatian Mountain Dog
Bosnian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
Giant Large
Giant
Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Bukovina Sheepdog? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 110–200 pounds (50–90 kg), Female: 110–180 pounds (50–80 kg) Male: 77-110 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 62-88 pounds (28–40 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 155 pounds (70 kg), Female: 145 pounds (65 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 75 pounds (28–40 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 27–31 inch (68–78 cm), Female: 25–28 inch (64–72 cm) Male: 25-27 inches (65-70 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-65 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 29 inch (73 cm), Female: 26.5 inch (68 cm) Male: 26 inches (67.5 cm), Female: 24 inches (62.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $700-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Tornjak is a commonly available dog breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Tornjak dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Tornjak dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? 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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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Tornjak dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Courageous
Devoted
Calm
Alert
Steady
Calm
Vigilant
Peaceful
Persistent
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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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Tornjak dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Tornjak dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Tornjak 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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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Tornjak dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Tornjak 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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Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Bukovina Sheepdogs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Tornjaks, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Bukovina Sheepdog rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Tornjak rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bukovina Sheepdog breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tornjak breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak 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: Bukovina Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tornjak dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
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.
Tornjak dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Bukovina Sheepdog bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Tornjak 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 Bukovina Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Bukovina Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Tornjaks tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Obesity
Digestive Problems
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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 Bukovina Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Tornjak should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Bukovina Sheepdog and Tornjak 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 Bukovina Sheepdog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Tornjak: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak?
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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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 Tornjak can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak energy level comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Tornjak dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Tornjak dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Tornjak dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
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. 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak 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 Bukovina Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tornjak's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Rough
Thick
Silky
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, Bukovina Sheepdog and Tornjak color?
White Clear white
Black with red-fawn reflections
White-beige with distinct patches of grey
Black
Red
White
Brown
Piebald
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Bukovina Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Tornjak requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Bukovina Sheepdog dogs shed above average.
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Tornjak dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak 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 Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bukovina Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Tornjak 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 Bukovina Sheepdog is an average drooler.
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The Tornjak 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 Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Tornjak dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Tornjak dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Tornjak dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Tornjak dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Tornjak dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak?
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bukovina Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Tornjak 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
Bukovina Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Tornjak 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.
Bukovina Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Tornjaks are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Bukovina Sheepdog or Tornjak? 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: Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak?

Not really

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

Bukovina Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Tornjak 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.

Not really

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

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak 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 Bukovina Sheepdog and Tornjak have?
6-9 puppies 4-10 puppies 4-7 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs Bukovina Sheepdog vs Tornjak 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. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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. 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
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