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Name	St. Bernard	Sapsali	Schapendoes
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Korea	Netherlands
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Exorcising Dog Ghost Hunting Clever Dog Sapsaree Sapsal Gae	Nederlandse Schapendoes Dutch Schapendoes
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? Which is the smallest dog, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	Giant	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Sapsali? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	26-55 pounds (12-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	40.5 pounds (18.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	15-19 inches (40-50 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	17 inches (45 cm)

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$1800	$300-$500	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	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 Schapendoes is a commonly available dog breed.

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Playful Protective Friendly Loyal Gentle	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Lively Attentive Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: St. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes?	High: St. See more.	Average to High: Sapsali dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Schapendoes 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 Sapsali vs Schapendoes social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Sapsali dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Schapendoes dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Sapsali is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Schapendoes 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.	Sapsali dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Schapendoes dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	The Sapsali is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Schapendoes is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes?	Low: The St. See more.	A lot: Sapsali is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Schapendoes 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 Sapsali or Schapendoes?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sapsali breed.	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 Schapendoes indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Sapsali dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Schapendoes dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	St.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Schapendoes 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 Sapsali vs Schapendoes Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sapsali bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Schapendoes bite force: Ordinary.
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 Sapsali has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schapendoes has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Sapsali dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Schapendoes dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes?	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	Schapendoess tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The St.	Rare The Sapsali should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Schapendoes should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard, Sapsali and Schapendoes breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Sapsali: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Schapendoes: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes?	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 Sapsali can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes energy level comparison:	St.	Sapsali dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Schapendoes dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Sapsali dogs have an average exercise need.	Schapendoes dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	St.	Sapsali dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Schapendoes 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 Sapsali vs Schapendoes Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Sapsali has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schapendoes breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Silky	Thick
Colors What are the original St. Bernard, Sapsali and Schapendoes color?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Brown Blonde Orange Golden Reddish Yellowish	Black Gray Blue White Brown Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Advanced: The Sapsali requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schapendoes doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? St. Bernard or Sapsali or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Sapsali dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Schapendoes dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes 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 Sapsali vs Schapendoes?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Sapsali has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schapendoes has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The St. See more.	The Sapsali is an average drooler. See more.	The Schapendoes is an average drooler. See more.

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Sapsali dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Schapendoes dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Sapsali dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Schapendoes dogs are 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 Sapsali or Schapendoes?	St.	Sapsali dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Schapendoes dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	St.	Sapsali dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Schapendoes dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?	St.	Sapsali dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Schapendoes dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes?	No St.	Yes Sapsali dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Schapendoes dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Sapsali is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schapendoes is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Sapsalis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Schapendoess are usually recommended for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes 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 Sapsali or Schapendoes? 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 Sapsali vs Schapendoes?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Sapsali breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Schapendoes 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.	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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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 Sapsali vs Schapendoes 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 Sapsali and Schapendoes have?	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	No data available	No data available

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