Saint Bernard vs American Foxhound
Compare Saint Bernard and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Saint Bernard
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Saint Bernard
American Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
65 – 90 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
60 – 100 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 10 years
11 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Saint Bernard
Great with Kids
Giant
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
About Saint Bernard
Large, gentle mountain dog developed by Swiss monks for rescue and companionship. Calm and affectionate, especially with children, but very big, drooly, and heavy shedding. Needs moderate exercise, careful joint and health management, and close inclusion in family life.
About American Foxhound
A friendly, long-legged hunting dog from the USA with an athletic build, a gentle expression, and long, floppy ears. Bred to follow scent trails with great stamina, the American Foxhound combines affection for its family with a strong hunting instinct and an independent streak. It needs plenty of exercise, scent work, and patient training, while its dense coat is easy to care for. Its far-carrying bark and howl also call for consideration for neighbors.
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