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Name	Saint Bernese	Eurasier	Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Germany	Switzerland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Eurasian Dog Eurasian Spitz Eurasian	Appenzell Cattle Dog Appenzeller Mountain Dog Entlebucher Mountain Dog Entlebucher Sennenhund Appenzeller
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Purebred

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which is the smallest dog, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Large Giant	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Eurasier? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg)	49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg)	60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund height comparison:	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 20-24 inches (52-60 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (48-56 cm)	Male: 22-23 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.5-20 inches (47-50 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 22 inches (56 cm), Female: 17 inches (52 cm)	Male: 22.5 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.12.5 inches (48.5 cm)

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$2000-$2500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Very frequent: The Saint Bernese 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.	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a commonly available dog breed.

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund intelligence:	Smart: The Saint Bernese dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund trainability comparison.	Saint Bernese dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Eurasier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Saint Bernese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Eurasier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Saint Bernese dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Eurasier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Quiet Faithful	Alert Intelligent Outright Tempered Watchful Calm Reserved	Energetic Reliable Lively Social Selfish Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Saint Bernese dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Average to High: Saint Bernese dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Eurasier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund social needs comparison:	Saint Bernese dogs are a social breed. See more.	Eurasier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Saint Bernese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Eurasier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Saint Bernese 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.	Eurasier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund 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

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund playfulness comparison:	Average: Saint Berneses, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Eurasiers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Low to Average: The Saint Bernese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Eurasier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund 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 Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	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 Saint Bernese indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Eurasier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Appenzeller Sennenhund breed in the home.
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Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Saint Bernese dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Eurasier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Saint Bernese 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Appenzeller Sennenhund 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.

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Saint Bernese bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Eurasier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Appenzeller Sennenhund 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 Saint Bernese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Eurasier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Appenzeller Sennenhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund mouthiness comparison:	Saint Bernese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Eurasier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Very healthy dog breed.	Eurasiers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Appenzeller Sennenhunds 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: Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Dilated Cardiomyopathy	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Saint Bernese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Eurasier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Appenzeller Sennenhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund lifespan comparison. How long do Saint Bernese, Eurasier and Appenzeller Sennenhund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Saint Bernese: 9 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Eurasier: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	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 average to cold weather conditions The Eurasier 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.

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	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.	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? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Saint Bernese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Eurasier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Thick Double	Thick Double
Colors What are the original Saint Bernese, Eurasier and Appenzeller Sennenhund color?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Tan Red Fawn Sable Wolf	Black tricolor Tricolor Red tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund grooming comparison:	Average: The Saint Bernese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Eurasier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Appenzeller Sennenhund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Saint Bernese or Eurasier or {name3 shedding:	Saint Bernese dogs shed above average. See more.	Eurasier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund 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: Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund 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, Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	High 🔼 The Saint Bernese has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Eurasier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Saint Bernese 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 Eurasier is an average drooler. See more.	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Good With Comparison

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

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Saint Bernese or Eurasier or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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?	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.	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: Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Not really Saint Bernese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Eurasier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Appenzeller Sennenhund 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.	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.
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.

Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund 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 Saint Bernese and Eurasier and Appenzeller Sennenhund have?	1-14 puppies, average 8	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Saint Bernese vs Eurasier vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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