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Name	Bracco Italiano	Polish Hound	Mastiff
Origins	Italy	Poland	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bracco Italian Pointing Dog Italian Pointer	Polish Scenthound Ogar Polski	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Large Medium	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Polish Hound? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff weight comparison:	25–40 kg (55–88 lb)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25–40 kg (55–88 lb)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 23–26 inches (58–67 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–62 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23–26 inches (58–67 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–62 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$600-$1000	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Polish Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff trainability comparison.	Bracco Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Bracco Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Polish Hound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bracco Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Polish Hound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Affectionate Loyal Trainable Companionable	Courageous Intelligent Loyal Gentle Calm	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Polish Hound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff?	High: Bracco Italiano dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Polish Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff social needs comparison:	Bracco Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Polish Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bracco Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Polish Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bracco Italiano dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Polish Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Average: Bracco Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Polish Hound is a playful breed. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff?	Average: The Bracco Italiano barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Polish Hound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	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 Bracco Italiano indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Polish Hound breed in the home.	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 Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bracco Italiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Polish Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
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:	Low 🔽 The Bracco Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Polish Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Bracco Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Polish Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff?	Bracco Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Umbilical Hernias Bloat Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion Kidney Issues Sensitivity To Anesthesia	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Bracco Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Polish Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Bracco Italiano, Polish Hound and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Bracco Italiano: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Polish Hound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff?	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 Polish Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff energy level comparison:	Bracco Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Polish Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bracco Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.	Polish Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Bracco Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Polish Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Bracco Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Polish Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Shiny	Thick Smooth Hard	Dense
Colors What are the original Bracco Italiano, Polish Hound and Mastiff color?	White Orange Amber Chestnut Copper	Black & Tan Brown & Tan Red & Black	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Bracco Italiano doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Polish Hound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or {name3 shedding:	Bracco Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Polish Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mastiff 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: Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks 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.
Hypoallergenic Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff 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, Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Bracco Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Polish Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bracco Italiano is an average drooler. See more.	The Polish Hound is an average drooler. See more.	The Mastiff 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.

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bracco Italiano dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Polish Hound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Bracco Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Polish Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Bracco Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Polish Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Bracco Italiano dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Polish Hound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff?	Bracco Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Polish Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff?	Yes Bracco Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Polish Hound dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bracco Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Polish Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bracco Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Polish Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff 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: Bracco Italiano or Polish Hound or Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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?	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.	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: Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff?	Not really Bracco Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Polish Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff 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?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff 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 Bracco Italiano and Polish Hound and Mastiff have?	4-6 puppies	1-14 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Bracco Italiano vs Polish Hound vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association	No data available	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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