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Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Old English Mastiff or Bobtail or Landseer Newfoundland? Find the right dog for you

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Name Mastiff Old English Sheepdog Landseer
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Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Old English Mastiff
English Mastiff
Bobtail Landseer Newfoundland
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? Which is the smallest dog, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?
Giant Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Old English Sheepdog? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer weight comparison:
Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer height comparison:
Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm) Male: 28.5-31.5 inches (72-80 cm), Female: 26.5-28.5 inches (67-72 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm) Male: 28.5-31.5 inches (76 cm), Female: 26.5-28.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $1200-$1500 $2000-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?
Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog 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.

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence.
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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
Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer trainability comparison.
Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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Landseer dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?
Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Landseer dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Landseer dogs are average defenders.
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Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer behavior/temperament comparison:
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Cheerful
Playful
Funny
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Sociable
Adaptable
Bubbly
Playful
Loving
Courageous
Intelligent
Patient
Generous
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer?
High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Landseer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer social needs comparison:
Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Landseer dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Landseer dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Their prey drive is low.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Landseer 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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Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer playfulness comparison:
Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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The Landseer is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer?
Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Landseer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?
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 Mastiff indoors.
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 Old English Sheepdog indoors.
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 Landseer indoors.

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Landseer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Landseer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Landseer bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Landseer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer mouthiness comparison:
Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Landseer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer?
Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Landseer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Seizures
Cystinuria
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Entropion
Diabetes
Heat Intolerance
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Bloat
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Cystine Urolithiasis
Obesity
Cystinuria
Megaesophagus
Heatstroke
Acquired Depigmentation
Callus Dermatitis
Sub-Aortic Stenosis (SAS)
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Landseer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer lifespan comparison. How long do Mastiff, Old English Sheepdog and Landseer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years
9-11 years
The average lifespan of Landseer: 10 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Landseer can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Landseer breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer coat comparison:
Dense Waterproof
Shaggy
Double
Dense
Colors
What are the original Mastiff, Old English Sheepdog and Landseer color?
Fawn
Brindle
Apricot
Gray
Blue
White
Grizzle
Merle
Black
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Landseer requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:
Mastiff dogs shed moderately.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Landseer dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer 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, Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer?

High 🔼

The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Landseer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Landseer is an average drooler.
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Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Good With Comparison

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

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer 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: Mastiff or Old English Sheepdog or Landseer? 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: Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer?

Not really

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

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

Landseer 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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Not really

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.

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer 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 Mastiff and Old English Sheepdog and Landseer have?
3-5 puppies 5-8 puppies 4-10 puppies

Mastiff vs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
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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