St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Sarplaninac – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	St. Bernard	Sapsali	Sarplaninac
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Korea	Serbia Macedonia
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	507	525
Reviews	4	1	1
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Other Names	St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. Hubert, Sleuth Hound, St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner	Sapsal Gae, Sapsaree, Exorcising Dog, Ghost Hunting Clever Dog	Macedonian Shepherd, Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog, Illyrian Shepherd Dog, Jugoslovenski ovcarski pas-sarplaninac
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	American Canine Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$1500-$1800	$300-$500	$900-$1000

General Appearance - St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Sarplaninac

Size	Giant	Large Medium	Large
Weight	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)

Hair & Care - St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Sarplaninac

Coat	Dense Rough Smooth	Silky	Fluffy Waterproof
Colors	Brown Red White Brindle Tricolor Black	Reddish Orange Brown Golden Yellowish Blonde Black	Black Fawn Gray Sable White
Grooming	Average: The St.	Advanced: The Sapsali requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	St.	Sapsalis are heavy shedders.	Sarplaninacs shed moderately.

Characteristics - St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Sarplaninac

Temperament	Friendly Independent Going Social Gentle Happy Quiet	Friendly Loyal Protective Gentle Playful	Independent Devoted Protective Calm Intelligent Reliable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Sapsali is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Sarplaninac's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	St.	Sapsalis are easy to train.	Sarplaninacs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	St.	The Sapsali is a highly playful breed.	Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	St.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Sarplaninacs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	St.	Sapsalis are highly affectionate dogs.	Sarplaninacs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	St.	Sapsalis need for social interaction is average.	Sarplaninacs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The St.	High: The Sapsali is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	St.	Sapsalis are one of the best watchdogs.	Sarplaninacs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	St.	Sapsalis strongly protect their territory.	Sarplaninacs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The St.	Low The Sapsali has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	St.	Sapsalis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sarplaninacs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	St.	Wanderlust potential of the Sapsali is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	St.	Sapsalis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Sarplaninacs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	St.	Sapsalis are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	St.	Sapsalis adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Sarplaninacs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.
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 Sapsali vs Sarplaninac

Stranger Friendly	St.	Sapsalis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	St.	Sapsalis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	St.	Sapsalis are cat-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	St.	Sapsalis are dog-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No St.	No Sapsali is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	St.	Sapsalis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	St.	Sapsalis are usually friendly towards other pets.	Sarplaninacs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No St.	No Sapsalis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Sarplaninacs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Sapsali breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Sarplaninac 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Sarplaninac

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Dilated Cardiomyopathy Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	No set	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	8-10 years	11-13 years	12-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	St.	Sapsalis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Sarplaninacs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	St.	Sapsalis have an average exercise need.	Sarplaninacs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	St.	Sapsalis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Sarplaninacs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 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.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The St.	Medium The Sapsali has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The St.	The Sapsali is an average drooler.	The Sarplaninac drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Sarplaninac

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	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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