Saint Bernard vs Great Pyrenees
Compare Saint Bernard and Great Pyrenees: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Saint Bernard
VS
Great Pyrenees
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Saint Bernard
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
65 – 90 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
60 – 100 kg
34 – 60 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 10 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
5/5
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
Great Pyrenees
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Giant
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 Great Pyrenees
Large, calm livestock guardian from the Pyrenees, the Great Pyrenees is a powerful white, heavy‑shedding dog with a thick coat and double dewclaws. Gentle yet strongly protective, it needs secure fencing, steady socialization, mental stimulation, and experienced, patient handling.
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