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Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Illyrian Shepherd Dog or Hungarian Kuvasz or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées? Find the right dog for you

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Name Sarplaninac Kuvasz Great Pyrenees
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees breeds.
Illyrian Shepherd Dog
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
Macedonian Shepherd
Hungarian Kuvasz Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?
Large Giant Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees? Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.
$900-$1000 $500-$1200 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?
Sarplaninac dogs are quite easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?
Sarplaninac dogs are good watchdogs.
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Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?
Sarplaninac dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Protective
Intelligent
Reliable
Devoted
Calm
Independent
Clownish
Protective
Intelligent
Patient
Loyal
Fearless
Faithful
Brave
Dependable
Self-Confident
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sarplaninac dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Kuvasz 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: Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees?
Average to High: Sarplaninac dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
Sarplaninac dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home.
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Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Sarplaninac dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks.
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Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?
Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sarplaninac breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Sarplaninac dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which uses mouth most during play?
Sarplaninac dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Sarplaninac bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Sarplaninac: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?
Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.
Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Sarplaninac should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Drug Sensitivity
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Diseases
Thyroid Disorder
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Osteochondrosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most active?
Sarplaninac dogs are high-energy dogs.
Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Sarplaninac dogs need a lot of exercises.
Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees?
Sarplaninac dogs don't need too much sleep.
Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Sarplaninac's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which needs most food?
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
White
Fawn
Sable
White White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which drools least?
The Sarplaninac drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Kuvasz is an average drooler.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fluffy
Waterproof
Dense
Wavy
Double
Coarser Topcoat
Moderately Harsh
Slightly Stiff
Finer Downy Undercoat
Dense
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees? Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or {name3 shedding:
Sarplaninac dogs shed moderately.
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Kuvasz dogs shed above average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best with kids?
Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Sarplaninac dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?
Sarplaninac dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees?
Sarplaninac dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Sarplaninac or Kuvasz or Great Pyrenees?
Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees?
Yes
Sarplaninac dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most military use?

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.

Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?
3-5 puppies 8-12 puppies 6-9 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. What's recommended?

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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Sarplaninac vs Kuvasz vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified internationally?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Sarplaninac, Kuvasz, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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

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