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Name	Great Pyrenees	Golden Retriever	Bernese Mountain Dog
Origins	Spain France	Scotland	Switzerland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog breeds.	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog? Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog height comparison:	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$600	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is easiest to train?	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most alert?	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most protective?	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare temperaments.	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Golden Retriever 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most playful?	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?	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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees 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.	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency 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).	Rare The Golden Retriever 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most active?	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever 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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. 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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which needs most food?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3 to 4 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. What colors are available?	White	Golden Light	Black White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which drools least?	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Double	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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 Pyrenees or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog? Great Pyrenees or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for draft work?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really 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 Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most military use?	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 Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most puppies?	6-9 puppies	5-10 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Pyrenees vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Great Pyrenees, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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