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Name	Pakistani Mastiff	St. Bernard	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Origins	India Pakistan	Switzerland Italy	Switzerland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bully Indian Alangu Mastiff Indian Mastiff Pakistani Mastiff Sindhi Mastiff Bully Cutha	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Swissy Great Swiss Mountain Dog Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund Large Swiss Mountain Dog Great Swiss Cattle Dog Bouvier Suisse
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog weight comparison:	Male: 150-170 pounds (67.5-76.5 kg), Female: 130-150 pounds (58.5-67.5 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	130-135 pounds (59-61 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 140 pounds (63 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	132.5 pounds (60 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog height comparison:	Male: 30-44 inches (76.2-111.8 cm), Female: 28-36 inches (71.1-91.4 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 37 inches (94 cm), Female: 32 inches (81.25 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	23.5-28.5 (66 cm)

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$1500-$1800	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog trainability comparison.	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	St. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Docile Aggressive	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Protective Alert Devoted Selfish Fearless Good-natured Confidence
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: St. 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: Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	High: Pakistani Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.	Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Pakistani Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	St. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog playfulness comparison:	Pakistani Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	St. See more.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Low to Average: The Pakistani Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	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 Pakistani 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 St.	It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.
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Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Pakistani Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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.

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Pakistani Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Greater Swiss Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Pakistani Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog mouthiness comparison:	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Pakistani Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Distichiasis Digestive Problems
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Pakistani Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The St.	Average The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Pakistani Mastiff, St. Bernard and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Pakistani Mastiff: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pakistani Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog energy level comparison:	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	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.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pakistani Mastiff'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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog coat comparison:	Waterproof	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense
Colors What are the original Pakistani Mastiff, St. Bernard and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog color?	Black Brown Fawn Brindle	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Red White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Pakistani Mastiff requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Pakistani Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Pakistani Mastiff has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pakistani 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.	The St. See more.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Yes Pakistani Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.	Yes Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pakistani Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.	No Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pakistani Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.	St.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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: Pakistani Mastiff or St. Bernard or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? 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: Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Not really Pakistani Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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 Pakistani Mastiff and St. Bernard and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog have?	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pakistani Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club American Pet Registry, Inc.

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