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Name	St. Bernard	Irish Wolfhound	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Ireland	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher breeds.	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Cu Faoil	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Giant	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher? Compare adult weight ranges.	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher? St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1500-$1800	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is easiest to train?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most alert?	St. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most protective?	St. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher? Compare temperaments.	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: St. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher?	High: St. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Doberman Pinscher 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 Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Doberman Pinscher 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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The St. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most playful?	St. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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 Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most flexible?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher?	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 Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed lives longest?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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 Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has fewer health issues?	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The St.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome Cardiomyopathy

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is most active?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Doberman Pinscher 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 Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which needs most food?	6 to 8 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	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. What colors are available?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which drools least?	The St. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Doberman Pinscher 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Rough Smooth	Wiry Rough	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher? St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best with kids?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
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 Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinscher 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 Irish Wolfhound or Doberman Pinscher?	St.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher?	No St.	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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 St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Not really 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, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

St. Bernard vs Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	3-4 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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 Irish Wolfhound vs Doberman Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of St. Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, and Doberman Pinscher. 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	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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America	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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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