St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Comparison – Which dog is better Alpine Mastiff or Hungarian Kuvasz?

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Name	St. Bernard	Kuvasz
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Hungary
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Hungarian Kuvasz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Is the St. Bernard bigger than the Kuvasz breed? Is a St. Bernard smaller than a Kuvasz?	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Kuvasz? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Is a St. Bernard taller than a Kuvasz?	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between St. Bernard and Kuvasz?	$1500-$1800	$500-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Kuvasz?	Very frequent: The St.	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a St. Bernard or Kuvasz smarter? Which is best? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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 Kuvasz trainability comparison. What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Kuvasz?	St. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Kuvasz? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	Sensitive: St. See more.	Sensitive: Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz?	High: St. See more.	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs St. Bernard vs Kuvasz social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	St. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Kuvasz? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Kuvasz playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	Low: The St. See more.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. 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 Kuvasz?	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 Kuvasz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Kuvasz?	St.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Kuvasz?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a St. Bernard more dangerous than a Kuvasz?	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Kuvasz health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	Very healthy dog breed.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Kuvasz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	Rare The St.	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Kuvasz lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard and Kuvasz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the St. Bernard and Kuvasz?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	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 Kuvasz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Kuvasz? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz energy level comparison:	St.	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Kuvasz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Kuvasz?	St.	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Does the St. Bernard breed eat more than the Kuvasz breed?	6 to 8 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? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat
Colors What are the original St. Bernard and Kuvasz color? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz color comparison:	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Kuvasz? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Do St. Bernard dogs shed more than Kuvasz dogs?	St. See more.	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. 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 Kuvasz?	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.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Kuvasz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	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 or Kuvasz?	High 🔼 The St.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	The St. See more.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Kuvasz? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Kuvasz dogs are not the most 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 Kuvasz?	St.	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Kuvasz?	St.	Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz? Can a St. Bernard and a Kuvasz be friends? Do St. Bernard dogs get along with Kuvasz dogs?	St.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	No St.	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: St. Bernard or Kuvasz? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: St. Bernard vs Kuvasz?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Kuvasz 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.	Yes 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.

St. Bernard vs Kuvasz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can St. Bernard and Kuvasz have? St. Bernard vs Kuvasz litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Kuvasz 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 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the 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

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