Collie vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Collie to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Saint Bernards.
Collie
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1695 AD
Collie
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Saint Bernard
Collie
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Collie
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Collie
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-10 Years
Collie
Saint Bernard
Collie
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Collie
Saint Bernard
