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Name	German Shepherd	Bullmastiff	St. Bernard
Origins	Germany	England	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	2	51	48
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard breeds.	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Bullie Bully	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

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

Size Classification Compare size differences between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard? German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

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

Price Range Compare puppy costs for German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$2000	$1200-$1500	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard?	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bullmastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.

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

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which is easiest to train?	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most alert?	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most protective?	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.
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German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard? Compare temperaments.	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Protective Alert Powerful Courageous Docile Reliable Loyal Devoted Calm	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard?	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Bullmastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

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

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The St. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most playful?	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	St. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. 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 German Shepherd indoors.	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 Bullmastiff indoors.	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.
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German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most flexible?	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Bullmastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard?	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.	St.

German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which has lowest bite risk?	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which uses mouth most during play?	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bullmastiff bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

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

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed lives longest?	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Bullmastiff: 9 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. 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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which has fewer health issues?	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Bullmastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The St.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	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	Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Heart Problems Entropion Kidney Issues Hemangiosarcoma Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy

German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most active?	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	St.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bullmastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard?	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bullmastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	St.
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German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which needs most food?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. 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 German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Silver	Red Fawn Brindle	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which drools least?	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The St. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fuzzy	Rough	Dense Rough Smooth
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which requires most frequent baths?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard? German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or {name3 shedding:	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.
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German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which is best with kids?	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Bullmastiff dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard?	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bullmastiff dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	St.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shepherd or Bullmastiff or St. Bernard?	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are not dog-friendly.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard?	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bullmastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.

German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good 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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which has best nose work ability?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	4-13 puppies, average 8	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. What's recommended?	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.

German Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, and St. Bernard. 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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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

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