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Name	St. Bernard	Weimaraner	German Shepherd
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	34	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Grey Ghost Weim Weimaraner Vorstehhund	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or Weimaraner? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$1800	$1500-$2000	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Weimaraner is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	St. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Stubborn Aloof Energetic Alert Powerful Intelligent Social Steady Fast	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: St. See more.	Sensitive: Weimaraner dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd?	High: St. See more.	High: Weimaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Weimaraner dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	Weimaraner dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Weimaraner dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd?	Low: The St. See more.	Average to High: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd 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 Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	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 Weimaraner 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 German Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Weimaraner dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherd 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 Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	St.	Weimaraner dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Weimaraner bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd 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 Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Weimaraner dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd?	Very healthy dog breed.	Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Distichiasis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The St.	Frequent The Weimaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard, Weimaraner and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Weimaraner: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.	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 Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:	St.	Weimaraner dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Weimaraner dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	St.	Weimaraner dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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 Weimaraner vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Low to Average: The Weimaraner has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Fine	Fuzzy
Colors What are the original St. Bernard, Weimaraner and German Shepherd color?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Gray Blue Silver Copper	Black Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? St. Bernard or Weimaraner or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Weimaraner dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. 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 Weimaraner or German Shepherd?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The St. See more.	The Weimaraner drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: St. Bernard or Weimaraner or German Shepherd? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Weimaraner breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd 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 Weimaraner and German Shepherd have?	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Weimaraner vs German Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	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	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	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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

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