St. Bernard vs Saint-Usuge Spaniel vs Sapsali – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	St. Bernard	Saint-Usuge Spaniel	Sapsali
Origins	Switzerland Italy	France	Korea
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	334	507
Reviews	4	0	1
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Other Names	St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. Hubert, Sleuth Hound, St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner	St-Usuge Spaniel, Epagneul de Saint-Usuge	Sapsal Gae, Sapsaree, Exorcising Dog, Ghost Hunting Clever Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed 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 set	No set
Price	$1500-$1800	Unknown	$300-$500

General Appearance - St. Bernard vs Saint-Usuge Spaniel vs Sapsali

Size	Giant	Medium	Large Medium
Weight	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 20–35 pounds (9–16 kg), Female:20–35 pounds (9–16 kg)	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)
Avg. Weight	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)
Height	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)
Avg. Height	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)

Hair & Care - St. Bernard vs Saint-Usuge Spaniel vs Sapsali

Coat	Dense Rough Smooth	Straight Smooth Thick	Silky
Colors	Brown Red White Brindle Tricolor Black	Brown	Reddish Orange Brown Golden Yellowish Blonde Black
Grooming	Average: The St.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Advanced: The Sapsali requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels shed moderately.	Sapsalis are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - St. Bernard vs Saint-Usuge Spaniel vs Sapsali

Temperament	Friendly Independent Going Social Gentle Happy Quiet	Loyal Affectionate Obedient Mellow Patient Trainable	Friendly Loyal Protective Gentle Playful
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Saint-Usuge Spaniel's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Sapsali is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are very easy to train.	Sapsalis are easy to train.
Playfulness	St.	The Saint-Usuge Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The Sapsali is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Sapsalis are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are a social breed.	Sapsalis need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The St.	Average to high: The Saint-Usuge Spaniel is a vocal breed.	High: The Sapsali is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Sapsalis are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels strongly protect their territory.	Sapsalis strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The St.	Low The Saint-Usuge Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sapsali has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sapsalis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Sapsali is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Sapsalis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Sapsalis are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Sapsalis adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels 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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	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.

Good With - St. Bernard vs Saint-Usuge Spaniel vs Sapsali

Stranger Friendly	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are stranger friendly dogs.	Sapsalis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Sapsalis are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	Sapsalis are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Sapsalis are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No St.	No Saint-Usuge Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sapsali is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Sapsalis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	Sapsalis are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No St.	Yes Saint-Usuge Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Sapsalis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really St.	Not really Saint-Usuge Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Sapsali breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - St. Bernard vs Saint-Usuge Spaniel vs Sapsali

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The Saint-Usuge Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Dilated Cardiomyopathy Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	8-10 years	12-14 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Sapsalis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels have an average exercise need.	Sapsalis have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	St.	Saint-Usuge Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Sapsalis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Sapsali can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The St.	Medium The Saint-Usuge Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Sapsali has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The St.	The Saint-Usuge Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Sapsali is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - St. Bernard vs Saint-Usuge Spaniel vs Sapsali

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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