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Name	St. Bernard	Caucasian Ovcharka	Pyrenean Mastiff
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Armenia Russia Georgia Azerbaijan	Spain
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka	Mastin d'Aragon Mastín del Pirineo Mostín d'o Pireneu Perro Mastin del Pireneo
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	Giant	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Caucasian Ovcharka? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	99-154 pounds (45-70 kg)	Male: 178-200 pounds (81-90 kg), Female: 200-220 pounds (90-100 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)	Male: 190 pounds (85 kg), Female: 210 pounds (95 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 29.5-31 inches (75-80 cm), Female: 26-28.5 inches (68-73 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (71 cm)

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$1800	$1500-$2500	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	Very frequent: The St.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Pyrenean Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Pyrenean Mastiff is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Alert Powerful Dominant Quick Calm	Protective Docile Gentle Brave Noble
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Pyrenean Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff?	High: St. See more.	Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	Pyrenean 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.	The Pyrenean Mastiff is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff?	Low: The St. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Pyrenean Mastiff breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pyrenean Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff?	Very healthy dog breed.	Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Joint Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The St.	Frequent The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Pyrenean Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard, Caucasian Ovcharka and Pyrenean Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiff: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pyrenean Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff energy level comparison:	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Pyrenean Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense Thick Double	Dense
Colors What are the original St. Bernard, Caucasian Ovcharka and Pyrenean Mastiff color?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow	Black White Brown Spotted Grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Pyrenean Mastiff requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Pyrenean Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The St. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Pyrenean Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are not the most 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 Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff?	No St.	Yes Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pyrenean Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Caucasian Ovcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pyrenean Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pyrenean Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff 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: St. Bernard or Caucasian Ovcharka or Pyrenean Mastiff? 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 Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Caucasian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pyrenean Mastiff 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Caucasian Ovcharka and Pyrenean Mastiff have?	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	1-10 puppies, average 5
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St. Bernard vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Pyrenean Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
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 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 Foundation Stock Service	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service

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