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Name	St. Bernard	Border Akbash Collie	Akbash Pyrenees
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees breeds.	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	No data available	No data available
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Large	Large Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 40-90 pounds (18-40 kg), Female: 35-85 pounds (16-38 kg)	Male: 90–140 pounds (41–64 kg), Female: 75–105 pounds (34–48 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 115 pounds (52,5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (41 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Border Akbash Collie or Akbash Pyrenees? St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 28–32 inches (71–81 cm), Female: 27–30 inches (69–76 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?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 28,5 inches (72,5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1500-$1800	$600-$800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Border Akbash Collie or Akbash Pyrenees?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Border Akbash Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akbash Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Border Akbash Collie 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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Border Akbash Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?	St. See more.	Border Akbash Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?	St. See more.	Border Akbash Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Independent Energetic Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Loyal Tenacious	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle Strong Willed Fearless
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.	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: St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees?	High: St. See more.	Average to High: Border Akbash Collie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Akbash Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Border Akbash Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Border Akbash Collie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Border Akbash Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The St. See more.	Average: The Border Akbash Collie barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Akbash Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?	St. See more.	The Border Akbash Collie is a playful breed. See more.	Akbash Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Border Akbash Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Akbash Pyrenees breed in the home.
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St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?	St.	Border Akbash Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Border Akbash Collie or Akbash Pyrenees?	St.	Border Akbash Collie 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.

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which has lowest bite risk?	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Border Akbash Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Akbash Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which uses mouth most during play?	St. See more.	Border Akbash Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Akbash Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akbash Pyrenees bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Akbash Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Akbash Pyrenees: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Border Akbash Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Akbash Pyrenees can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Border Akbash Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akbash Pyrenees is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The St.	Average The Border Akbash Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akbash Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Umbilical Hernias Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which breed is most active?	St.	Border Akbash Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akbash Pyrenees 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 Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Border Akbash Collie or Akbash Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Border Akbash Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Border Akbash Collie or Akbash Pyrenees?	St.	Border Akbash Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Akbash Pyrenees 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 Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Border Akbash Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akbash Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which needs most food?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. What colors are available?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Tan Red White Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Border Akbash Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Akbash Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which drools least?	The St. See more.	The Border Akbash Collie is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akbash Pyrenees is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Border Akbash Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akbash Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense Feathered Thick Smooth Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense Thick Smooth Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Border Akbash Collie or Akbash Pyrenees? St. Bernard or Border Akbash Collie or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Border Akbash Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akbash Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Good With Comparison

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

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Border Akbash Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akbash Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which has most military use?	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 Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. What's recommended?	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.

St. Bernard vs Border Akbash Collie vs Akbash Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of St. Bernard, Border Akbash Collie, and Akbash Pyrenees. Which has most recognition?	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	No data available

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