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Compare St. Bernard and Sapsali. Which is better: St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes?
Name | St. Bernard | Sapsali | Schapendoes |
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Group | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 48 | 507 | 336 |
Reviews | 9 | 2 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes breeds. |
Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint |
Exorcising Dog Ghost Hunting Clever Dog Sapsaree Sapsal Gae |
Nederlandse Schapendoes Dutch Schapendoes |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed is the largest? | Giant | Large Medium | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes? Compare adult weight ranges. | 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 Range
Compare puppy costs for St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1500-$1800 | $300-$500 | $500-$700 |
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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
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Very smart: Sapsali is an excellent dog breed. | 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, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which is easiest to train? | A slightly harder to train than average. | Sapsali dogs are easy to train. | Schapendoes dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed is most alert? | St. | Sapsali dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Schapendoes dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed is most protective? | St. | Sapsali dogs strongly protect their territory. | Schapendoes dogs strongly protect their territory. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes? Compare temperaments. |
Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet |
Playful Protective Friendly Loyal Gentle |
Courageous Intelligent Friendly Lively Attentive Watchful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: St. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes? | High: St. | Average to High: Sapsali dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Schapendoes dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes social needs comparison: | St. | Sapsali dogs need for social interaction is average. | Schapendoes dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | St. | The wanderlust potential of the Sapsali is strong enough to escape from home. | Schapendoes dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Their prey drive is low. | Sapsali dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Schapendoes dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The St. | A lot: Sapsali is a particularly loud breed. | Low to Average: The Schapendoes rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed is most playful? | St. | The Sapsali is a highly playful breed. | The Schapendoes is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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. | 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. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed is most flexible? | 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. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
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 Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which has lowest bite risk? | Moderate ⏺ The St. | Low 🔽 The Sapsali has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Schapendoes has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which uses mouth most during play? | St. | Sapsali dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Schapendoes dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 St. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sapsali bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Schapendoes bite force: Ordinary. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed lives longest? |
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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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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. | 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which has fewer health issues? | Very healthy dog breed. | Very healthy dog breed. | Schapendoess tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
Vet Care Frequency
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. |
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 |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which breed is most active? | 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. |
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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. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. | Average: The Sapsali has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Schapendoes breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which needs most food? | 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. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. What colors are available? |
Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor |
Black Brown Blonde Orange Golden Reddish Yellowish |
Black Gray Blue White Brown Tricolor |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The St. | Advanced: The Sapsali requires a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Schapendoes doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which drools least? | The St. | The Sapsali is an average drooler. | The Schapendoes is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which has least natural smell? | High 🔼 The St. | Medium ⏺ The Sapsali has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Schapendoes has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Rough Smooth | Silky | Thick |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more St. Bernard or Sapsali or Schapendoes? St. Bernard or Sapsali or {name3 shedding: | St. | Sapsali dogs are heavy shedders. | Schapendoes dogs shed moderately. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which is best with kids? | St. | Sapsali dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Schapendoes dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
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. |
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 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 Capability
Compare service dog potential between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which is best suited for service work? | 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. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really St. | Not really Sapsali breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Schapendoes breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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 Sapsali vs Schapendoes Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. Which has most puppies? | 6-8 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. What's recommended? | 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. |
St. Bernard vs Sapsali vs Schapendoes Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. How are they classified? | 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. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of St. Bernard, Sapsali, and Schapendoes. 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 | No data available |
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