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Name	Great Pyrenees	St. Bernard	Tibetan Mastiff
Origins	Spain France	Switzerland Italy	Tibet
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$1500-$1800	$2500-$3500
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.	Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get.

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	140-170 pounds (64-78 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	155 pounds (71 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	25-28 inches (61-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	26.5 inches (66 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Double	Dense Rough Smooth	Thick Hard
Colors What are the original Great Pyrenees, St. Bernard and Tibetan Mastiff color?	White	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Mastiff requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	St. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Stubborn Aloof Protective Courageous Loyal Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff trainability comparison.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	St. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	St. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	A lot: Tibetan Mastiff is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	St. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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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.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Mastiff bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. 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.	St. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep St.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tibetan Mastiff breed.
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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.	St.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff 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 St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	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.	St.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff 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 St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff 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 St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.	Yes Tibetan Mastiff 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 St.	No Tibetan Mastiff 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.	St.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff Health Comparison

Health Issues Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Tibetan Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy
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).	Rare The St.	Frequent The Tibetan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, St. Bernard and Tibetan Mastiff 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 St.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 years
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Hypoallergenic Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff energy level comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff 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 St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	St.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff?	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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tibetan Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff?	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 Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high 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. See more.	The St. See more.	The Tibetan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or St. Bernard or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	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.
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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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really Tibetan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Great Pyrenees and St. Bernard and Tibetan Mastiff have?	6-9 puppies	6-8 puppies	5-12 puppies
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Great Pyrenees vs St. Bernard vs Tibetan Mastiff 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 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 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 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

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