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St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Alpine Mastiff or Hungarian Komondor or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées? Find the right dog for you

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Name St. Bernard Komondor Great Pyrenees
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Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees breeds.
Alpine Mastiff
Bernhardiner
St. Barnhardshund
St. Bernard
Saint
Hungarian Komondor
Hungarian Sheepdog
Mop Dog
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?
Giant Large Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.
110-200 pounds (50-91 kg) 125 pounds (59 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
155 pounds (70.5 kg) 125 pounds (59 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees? St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm) 25.5 inches (65 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) 25.5 inches (65 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1500-$1800 $800-$1200 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees?
Very frequent: The St.
Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?
A slightly harder to train than average.
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Komondor dogs are easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?
St.
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Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?
St.
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Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Happy
Friendly
Gentle
Going
Social
Quiet
Independent
Affectionate
Gentle
Steady
Fearless
Calm
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: St.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?
High: St.
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Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
St.
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Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
St.
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The wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Their prey drive is low.
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Komondor dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The St.
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Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?
St.
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Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great 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 Komondor breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?
St.
Average: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees?
St.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Great Pyrenees 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.

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which has lowest bite risk?

Moderate

The St.

Low 🔽

The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which uses mouth most during play?
St.
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Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

St.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Komondor bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?
8-10 years
The average lifespan of St.
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Komondor: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great 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.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Komondor can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The St.
Average
The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Bloat
Epilepsy
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most active?
St.
Komondor dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
St.
Komondor dogs have an average exercise need.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees?
St.
Komondor dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St.
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Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which needs most food?
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. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. What colors are available?
Black
Red
White
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
White
Ivory
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The St.
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Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which drools least?
The St.
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The Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The St.

Medium

The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Rough
Smooth
Dense
Wavy
Thick
Shaggy
Corded
Coarser Topcoat
Finer Undercoat
Dense
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees? St. Bernard or Komondor or {name3 shedding:
St.
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Komondor dogs shed none to minimal.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best with kids?
St.
Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
St.
Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?
St.
Komondor dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees?
St.
Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Komondor or Great Pyrenees?
St.
Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Great 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 Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?
No
St.
Yes
Komondor dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great 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
Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
St.
Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great 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.

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, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. 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, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

St.
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Not really

Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great 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 Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 3-10 puppies 6-9 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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St. Bernard vs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of St. Bernard, Komondor, and Great 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 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

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