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Name	St. Bernard	Bernese Mountain Dog	Slovensky Cuvac
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Switzerland	Slovakia
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	25	260
Reviews	9	6	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund	Slovak Chuvach Slovak Cuvac Slovak tschuvatsch Tatransky Cuvac Slovensky Cuvac
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? Which is the smallest dog, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	Giant	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Bernese Mountain Dog? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	Male: 66-99 pounds (30-45 kg), Female: 50-84 pounds (23-38 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)	Male: 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 67 pounds (30.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$1800	$800-$1000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Slovensky Cuvac is a commonly available dog breed.

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful	Alert Lively Fearless Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: St. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Slovensky Cuvac 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: St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac?	High: St. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Slovensky Cuvac dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Slovensky Cuvac 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

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Slovensky Cuvacs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac?	Low: The St. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Slovensky Cuvac 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 St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	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 Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.	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 Slovensky Cuvac indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Slovensky Cuvac dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	St.	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.

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac?	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Slovensky Cuvac 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: St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Bloat
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The St.	Rare The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Slovensky Cuvac should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard, Bernese Mountain Dog and Slovensky Cuvac breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Slovensky Cuvac: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac?	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 Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Slovensky Cuvac can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac energy level comparison:	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Slovensky Cuvac 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 St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	6 to 8 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? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac weight gain potential comparison:	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 Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Slovensky Cuvac's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense	Dense Thick
Colors What are the original St. Bernard, Bernese Mountain Dog and Slovensky Cuvac color?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black White	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Slovensky Cuvac requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.	Slovensky Cuvac 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: St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac 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, St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Slovensky Cuvac has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The St. See more.	The Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Slovensky Cuvac is an average drooler. See more.

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Slovensky Cuvac 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 St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Slovensky Cuvac dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac?	No St.	Yes Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Slovensky Cuvac dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Slovensky Cuvac is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Slovensky Cuvacs are usually recommended for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: St. Bernard or Bernese Mountain Dog or Slovensky Cuvac? 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: St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Slovensky Cuvac 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.	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.	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.

St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac 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 St. Bernard and Bernese Mountain Dog and Slovensky Cuvac have?	6-8 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8	2-4 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Slovensky Cuvac Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	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 Foundation Stock Service

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