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Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Gentle Giant or Caucasian Mountain Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Pyrenees Leonberger Caucasian Ovcharka
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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
Gentle Giant
Gentle Lion
Leonbergi
Leo
Caucasian Mountain Dog
Caucasian Sheepdog
Kaukasische Schaferhund
Kawkasky Owtscharka
Caucasian Ovcharka
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?
Giant Giant Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Leonberger? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) 99-154 pounds (45-70 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) 126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm) 25-28 inches (64-72 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 (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm) 26.5 inches (68 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $1500-$2000 $1500-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Leonberger is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Leonberger dogs are quite easy to train.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Leonberger dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? 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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Leonberger dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Loving
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Companionable
Adaptable
Alert
Powerful
Dominant
Quick
Calm
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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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Leonberger dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Leonberger dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Leonberger dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Caucasian Ovcharka 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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Leonberger dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Leonberger is a playful breed.
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The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal.
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Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Leonberger 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 Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.

Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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: Leonberger dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?
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.
Leonberger 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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Leonberger bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.
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 Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Leonbergers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Bloat
Entropion
Inherited Polyneuropathy
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Eosinophilic Panosteitis
Joint Dysplasia
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 Leonberger should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Leonberger and Caucasian Ovcharka breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Leonberger: 9 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka?
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 cold weather
The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 4 to 7 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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Waterproof Dense
Thick
Double
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, Leonberger and Caucasian Ovcharka color?
White Red
Brown
Yellow
Sandy
Reddish
Mahogany
Black
Gray
Cream
White
Silver
Yellow
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Leonberger dogs are heavy shedders.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka?
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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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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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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Hypoallergenic
Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger is an average drooler.
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The Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka Good With Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger or Caucasian Ovcharka? 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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka?

Not really

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

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

Caucasian Ovcharka 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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Yes

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 Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Leonberger and Caucasian Ovcharka have?
6-9 puppies 6-8 puppies 5-10 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs Leonberger vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 2010 as a Working breed. 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. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. 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
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.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service

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