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Name	Spanish Mastiff	St. Bernard	Stabyhoun
Origins	Spain	Switzerland Italy	Netherlands
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Group	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mastín de España Mastin de Extremadura Mastin de la Mancha Mastin de Leon Mastin Espanol	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Friese Stabij Stabij Stabijhoun Staby Beike
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	Giant	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or St. Bernard? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun weight comparison:	Male: 185-220 pounds (90-100 kg), Female: 145-170 pounds (52-77 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun height comparison:	28-35 inches (72-88 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1500-$1800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	Average: The Spanish Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The St.	Average: The Stabyhoun is a commonly available dog breed.

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun 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 Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun trainability comparison.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Selfish Determined Noble	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun?	High: Spanish Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.	High: Stabyhoun dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun social needs comparison:	Spanish Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Spanish Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Stabyhoun 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

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun playfulness comparison:	Average: Spanish Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	St. See more.	The Stabyhoun is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun?	Low to Average: The Spanish Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Low: The St. See more.	Low to Average: The Stabyhoun 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 Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed.	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 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 Stabyhoun indoors.
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Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Spanish Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Stabyhoun 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 Spanish Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Stabyhoun has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun mouthiness comparison:	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun?	Spanish Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Stabyhoun 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: Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Heart Problems Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Obesity Dental Problems Panosteitis Joint Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Work-related Injuries Radius Curvus
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Spanish Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The St.	Average The Stabyhoun should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Mastiff, St. Bernard and Stabyhoun breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiff: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Stabyhoun: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun energy level comparison:	Spanish 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.	Stabyhoun 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 Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.	St.	Stabyhoun dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	Spanish Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	St.	Stabyhoun dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	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.	2 to 2.5 cup 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? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Stabyhoun has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun coat comparison:	Dense Thick Straight	Dense Rough Smooth	Silky Soft
Colors What are the original Spanish Mastiff, St. Bernard and Stabyhoun color?	Black Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black White Brown Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Effortless: The Stabyhoun requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Spanish Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs shed above average. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun 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, Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun?	High 🔼 The Spanish Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Stabyhoun has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Spanish Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The St. See more.	The Stabyhoun is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun Good With Comparison

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

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun 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: Spanish Mastiff or St. Bernard or Stabyhoun? 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: Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun?	Not really Spanish Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really Stabyhoun breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun 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 Spanish Mastiff and St. Bernard and Stabyhoun have?	3-6 puppies	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Spanish Mastiff vs St. Bernard vs Stabyhoun 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	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	No data available

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